Outcome of Unilateral Sinonasal Masses in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

Nwogbo, A. C. and Kpobene, J. (2022) Outcome of Unilateral Sinonasal Masses in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice, 5 (4). pp. 275-279.

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Abstract

Background: Unrelenting nasal obstruction sometimes associated with rhinorrhoa may suggest the presence of sinonasal growth. Two major groups commonly exist, neoplastic or inflammatory.

Aim: The aim of this study is to present the clinical pattern of unilateral nasal masses in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital.

Materials and Methods: Patients managed for unilateral nasal masses were considered, between January 2017 – January 2021. The following demographic data were recorded; age, gender, occupation, presenting symptoms, duration of symptoms. Histological type and treatment given were also analysed.

Results: Forty three (43) cases were reviewed in this study. There were (28) males and females (15) with gender ratio of 2:1. Most common presentation were rhinnorhoa, nasal obstruction and presence of nasal growth. Common histological type was inflammatory polyp.

Conclusion: Most common unilateral sinonasal mass was inflammatory polyps. This was followed by inverted papilloma.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: European Repository > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 30 Dec 2022 10:21
Last Modified: 06 Feb 2024 03:51
URI: http://go7publish.com/id/eprint/1643

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