Clinicopathological Study of Mass in Sinonasal Cavity and Nasopharynx a Study at Tertiary Care Health Centre
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Background- The nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses (PNS) form a single functional unit with common pathological process affecting both, most of which are inflammatory. Sinonasal mass (SNM) is a common finding in the ENT department.Methods- The study was conducted on patients having sinonasal and nasopharyngeal masses admitted in dept of ENT, S.P.M.C.Bikaner(Rajasthan) from August 2016 to July 2017.Results- the clinical profile of patients. 72% patients complaining of nasal discharge followed by 70% nasal obstruction, 41% cases each have sneezing & alteration in smell, 37% sinus tenderness, 28% cases have post nasal drip, 26% bleeding per nasal, 19% swelling of face, 10% ear discharge, 6% epiphora and only one case each have palatal bulge & change in voice.Conclusion- For proper evaluation of sinonasal and nasopharyngeal masses, clinical, radiological and histopathological evaluation should be done in all patients.
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Ramawatar Meena
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