I have some polyps in my maxiliary sinuses. And I have a strange snoring trouble. I can feel the polyps by touching the sides of my jaw. Will it lead to cancer or can i go for some surgeory/ Currently I am taking medicines.
2007-08-16 21:22:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Polyps are common teardrop-shaped growths that form around the openings to the sinus cavities. A polyp resembles a peeled, seedless grape. Unlike polyps in the colon or bladder, polyps in the nose are not tumors and DO NOT SUGGEST an increased RISK OF CANCER. They are merely a reflection of inflammation, although there may be a family history of the problem. The doctor may perform a biopsy of the polyp to ensure that it is not a cancer.-
2007-08-17 01:18:42 · answer #1 · answered by Jayaraman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should not lead to cancer UNLESS the polyps themselves are cancerous. The only way to determine that is to have the polyps removed and sent off to the lab for analysis.
Good Luck!
2007-08-19 08:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by palmyrafan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋