PATTERN OF SINONASAL TUMORS IN EASTERN NEPAL

Abstract

Objective:

This study was carried out to recognize the great variety of sinonasal tumors and their frequency in region of Nepal

Materials and methods:

A retrospective chart analysis of cases of neoplastic growths in nose and PNS that underwent surgery over four years duration at Department of Otorhinolaryngology, B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal was done. History, clinical assessment and histopathological examinations were done in all cases supplemented by radiological investigation in most of the cases.

Results:

A total of 56 sinonasal tumors presented during the period. Out of which, 43 were benign and 13 were malignant  tumors.

Conclusion:

Neoplasms of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses are rare but require a high index of suspicion for diagnosis due to the overlapping presentation between benign and malignant ones.

Keywords: Carcinoma, maxillectomy, papilloma, sinonasal tumor