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Background <p>This case report details the successful surgical management of a giant antrochoanal polyp in a resource-limited setting (Democratic Republic of Congo).</p> Patient presentation <p>A 22-year-old patient presented with severe nasal obstruction, dysphagia, and snoring. The patient was of Hunde ethnicity, indigenous to the eastern-central Democratic Republic of Congo. Diagnosis confirmed a polyp extending from the left maxillary sinus to the oropharynx. Despite constraints, complete excision was achieved via a modified Caldwell–Luc approach, demonstrating adaptive surgical technique. The patient experienced excellent postoperative recovery, confirming the clinical feasibility of managing complex pathologies in low-resource environments.</p> Conclusion <p>This case provides transferable insights for clinicians in similar settings<b>,</b> highlighting how surgical ingenuity can achieve high-quality outcomes. It stands as evidence of resilient care delivery and underscores the critical need for equitable access to surgical solutions globally.</p>

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Management of a giant antrochoanal polyp in a resource-limited setting from the Democratic Republic of Congo and advocacy for global health equity: a case report

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    2025年12月11日

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  • Jason Nzanzu Kikuhe,
  • Eugnénie Mbindule Kalere,
  • Castram Mbusa Makata,
  • Medard Kakule Kabuyaya

摘要

Background

This case report details the successful surgical management of a giant antrochoanal polyp in a resource-limited setting (Democratic Republic of Congo).

Patient presentation

A 22-year-old patient presented with severe nasal obstruction, dysphagia, and snoring. The patient was of Hunde ethnicity, indigenous to the eastern-central Democratic Republic of Congo. Diagnosis confirmed a polyp extending from the left maxillary sinus to the oropharynx. Despite constraints, complete excision was achieved via a modified Caldwell–Luc approach, demonstrating adaptive surgical technique. The patient experienced excellent postoperative recovery, confirming the clinical feasibility of managing complex pathologies in low-resource environments.

Conclusion

This case provides transferable insights for clinicians in similar settings, highlighting how surgical ingenuity can achieve high-quality outcomes. It stands as evidence of resilient care delivery and underscores the critical need for equitable access to surgical solutions globally.