Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice

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

A. C. Nwogbo *

Department of Otolaryngology, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

J. Kpobene

Department of Otolaryngology, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

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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.

Keywords: Inflammatory, polyp, nasal obstruction, sinosal mass

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