Investigation of choice for nasopharyngeal angiofibroma
Correct Answer: CT-contrast
Description: Computed tomography (CT) scan of the head with contrast enhancement is now the investigation of choice. It has replaced conventional radiographs. It shows the extent of a tumour, bony destruction or displacements. Anterior bowing of the posterior wall of maxillary sinus often called antral sign or Holman-Miller sign is pathognomic of angiofibroma (Ref: Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat, P.L Dhingra, 7th edition, page 280)
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