X-ray showing air column between soft tissue mass and posterior wall of the nasopharynx is suggestive of?
Correct Answer: Antrochoanal polyp
Description: In the case of antrochoanal polyps, X-ray of paranasal air sinuses may show opacity of the involved antrum. X-ray(lateral view) of soft tissue nasopharynx, reveals a globular swelling in the postnasal space. It is differentiated from angiofibroma by the presence of a column of air behind the polyp. Ref - PL DHINGRA diseases of ear nose and throat, 7th edition, page no 193
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