Nasal Polyp When a patient presents with a concern that they see something coming down from behind the palate, there are three possible answers. One is cancer which will not be discussed further. The other two possibilities which are much more common, especially in young adults and children, are either low-lying large adenoids or nasal polyps . If the mass is smooth surfaced with a somewhat translucent surface, it most likely is a nasal polyp . If it has a lumpy texture, it is probably large …