Nasal cavity polyp

ICD-10 Code J33.0

Nasal cavity polyp

Definition

A soft and painless polypoid mass that arises from the mucosa in the nasal cavity. It is usually the result of an inflammatory process. It may recur following surgical resection.

Also known as nasal cavity polyp, nasal polyp, polyp of nasal cavity, polyp of the nasal cavity — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Nasal cavity Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Beclomethasone may prevent MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Budesonide may prevent MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Dexamethasone may prevent MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Flunisolide may prevent MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Fluticasone may prevent MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)