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Original Article

Relative Incidence of Nasal Masses: A Tertiary Care Hospital Experience

Jaskaran Singh, Bhanu Bhardwaj, Tanya Singh

Citation Information : Singh J, Bhardwaj B, Singh T. Relative Incidence of Nasal Masses: A Tertiary Care Hospital Experience. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2019; 12 (1):16-20.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10013-1356

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 10-02-2021

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2019; The Author(s).


Abstract

Introduction: Nasal masses are an intriguing arena for a rhinologist. With diagnostic advancement from anterior rhinoscopy to three-dimensional endoscopic view at a blazing speed in rhinology, it has become easier to diagnose a nasal mass. Early detection is a key for better management. Incidence of an entity varies over time because of the ever-changing environmental scenario and availability of advanced diagnostics. Incidence of nasal masses is still of importance because the pathophysiology of the nasal masses is still under research. This study will bring into notice of a rhinologist the relative incidence of various nasal masses highlighting the areas of concern and hence bringing our focus to a better management. Materials and methods: It is a prospective study with a sample size of 200. All the modern diagnostic facilities were used, including a computed tomography scan can and nasal endoscopy, to reach a presumptive diagnosis of various nasal masses, and histopathology was done to establish the final diagnosis. Results: In the present study, 62% were males (124) while 38% were females (76). Majority of the patients were in age-group of 21–40 years (42.5%, n = 85), followed by 40% (n = 80) in the age-group 41–60 years, and 14.5% (n = 29) in 10–20-year age-group. Around 6 (3%) cases were in less than 10 years of age-group. Out of 200 cases, 160 cases were non-neoplastic masses. Out of 40 neoplastic masses, 24 were benign and 16 were malignant. The most common mass was nasal polyps (144 of 200). Conclusion: Nasal polyps are still the most common nasal masses. Improvement in diagnostic modality mandates a more active research to understand their molecular biology for better management.


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