Which of the following statements is not correct for Ethmoidal polyp-
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- Allergy is an etiological factor
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- Occur in the first decade of life
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- Are bilateral
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- Are often associated with bronchial asthma
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- Ethmoidal polyps are multiple bilateral polyps arise from the numerous ethmoidal sinuses.
- Ethmoidal polyps mostly occur in adult age, However any age group can be affected.
- Nasal polypi are mostly seen in cases of allergic rhinitis and therefore ethmoidal polyps are considered of allergic origin.
- There are various diseases associated with polyp formation :- chronic rhinosinusitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, kartagener 's syndrome, young’s syndrome, churg - strauss syndrome, nasal mastocytosis, aspirin intolerance.