Rhinology & Otology

Biography

Biography: Mohd Mujtaba Khan

Abstract

Paranasal sinus neoplasms, both benign and malignant are relatively rare in the head and neck. Malignant neoplasms of the paranasal sinuses account for approximately 3.0% of head and neck cancers. In general, these tumors are identified and treated at advanced stages as their symptoms mimic benign inflammatory conditions. Benign lesions tend to slowly enlarge and therefore remodel bone rather than destroy it. Malignant processes are more likely to show frank bone erosion and destruction. The most common malignant neoplasm of the nose and paranasal sinuses is squamous cell carcinoma. The presenting symptoms in patients with paranasal sinus neoplasms are nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea and sinus congestion. However, as the masses grow, paranasal sinus neoplasms lead to facial pain and epistaxis. Imaging is critical to identify the extent of both benign and malignant disease. Treatment includes surgical resection, radiation and rarely chemotherapy. Benign tumors present in a similar manner and typically necessitate surgical resection and close postoperative follow-up. The following presentation is a retrospective study of 40 sinonasal tumors over a period of 2 years at a tertiary referral centre in India. A detailed description of etiology, diagnosis and managment of sinonasal tumors is presented.