**7.2 Symptoms**

The patient may have one or more of the following symptoms


#### **7.3 Anterior rhinoscopy**

Mucopurulent discharge in the involved side is seen. Tumor mass may also be visualized. Septum is often deviated towards contralateral side.

#### **7.4 Posterior rhinoscopy**

Mass lesion is visualized in the nasopharynx.

#### **7.5 Diagnostic nasal endoscopy**

Examination with a Hopkin's rigid rod lens 0o endoscope reveals a fleshy mass lesion. It is usually covered in mucopurulent secretions which require gentle suctioning. Probing is avoided as it can complicate into profuse nasal bleed.
