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 |
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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 |