Nasal polyps

Object numberGC.970
TitleNasal polyps
DescriptionNose, and the neighbouring parts, with the left lateral wall removed, showing nasal polypi.
Into the left nasal cavity depend from the mucosa covering the ethmoidal region, three elongated polypi. The nasal septum is deflected towards the right, considerably narrowing the right nasal cavity which has been opened inferiorly exposing two pedunculated polypi dependent from the corresponding mucosa of the right side. A portion of the maxillary air-sinus is exposed on each side.
Object nameNOSE
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Height: 11 cm
Width: 14 cm
Depth: 9 cm