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Diagnosis and management of benign tumors of nasal and paranasal cavities: 31 cases

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Abstract

Aim

To precise the clinical, paraclinical and therapeutic features of the benign tumors of nasal and paranasal cavities.

Methods

We report a retrospective study carried out in the ENT Department of the Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunisia over a period of 10 years (2003-2012).

Results

We report 31 patients operated for benign tumors of the nasal and paranasal cavities. The mean age was 38 years (2 months to 73 years), and the sex ratio was 2.4 (22 male and nine female). The diagnosis was assessed through endoscopic and radiological findings. Surgery was underwent by an endonasal approach in 84% and an external approach in 16% of the cases. The evolution after surgery was different according to the histological type of the tumor.

Discussion

Benign tumors of the nasal and paranasal cavities are characterized by their histological diversity. Thus, clinical presentation is variable and nonspecific. Their diagnosis has been improved by modern imaging techniques and is definitely confirmed after histological examinations. Actually, endoscopic surgery of the paranasal sinuses has become the procedure of choice for treatment.

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  1. ENT Department, Military Hospital of Tunis, Montfleury, 1008, Tunis, Tunisia

    Mardassi Ali MD, Mathlouthi Nabil, Nefzaoui Safa, Dimassi Hela, Mezri Sameh, Zgolli Cyrine, Chebbi Ghassen, Ben Mhamed Rania, Akkari Khemaies & Benzarti Sonia

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Ali, M., Nabil, M., Safa, N. et al. Diagnosis and management of benign tumors of nasal and paranasal cavities: 31 cases. Egypt J Otolaryngol 31, 4–9 (2015). https://doi.org/10.4103/1012-5574.152702

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