This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Nose and paranasal sinuses, Subject name: ENT
Epistaxis in elderly patient is commonest in 
Select and explain. 
A. Nasapharyngeal carcinoma, B. Foreign body, C. Bleeding disorder, D. Hypeension
D: Hypeension
Answer: D: Hypeension 
Explanation: The major cause for epistaxis in an elderly person is hypeension. Ref: Dhingra 7e pg 198.