Histopathological Spectrum of Polypoidal Lesions of Nasal & Paranasal Sinuses
Histopathological Spectrum of Polypoidal Lesions of Nasal & Paranasal Sinuses
Keywords:
Polypoidal lesions, Nasal and paranasal sinuses, HistopathologyAbstract
Introduction: Polypoidal lesions of nasal and paranasal sinuses are commonly seen in clinical practice and have a wide array of histopathological subtypes. Aim of this study was to observe the occurrence and distribution of these subtypes.Method: An observational study over 3 years (2014 – 2017) was carried out at a tertiary care centre. The details of all the histopathological specimens of polypoidal lesions from nasal & paranasal sinuses were processed and subtyped as per defined protocol. The observations were analysed, classified and compared with other studies using appropriate statistical tests.Results: Out of total 96 specimens, majority of the lesions (n=47, 48.96%) belonged to young age group (21 to 40 years). Non-neoplastic lesions comprised of 82 cases (85.41%) with inflammatory polyp being the most common subtype (n=66, 68.80%). Neoplastic lesions showed Inverted Papilloma (n= 4.16%), Angiofibroma (n= 3.12%) and Hemangioma (n= 3.12%) as commonest lesions. Malignant subtypes were seen in 2 cases.Conclusion: Non-neoplastic lesions were the most common variety ofnasal/paranasal polypoidal masses, with inflammatory polyp being the most common subtype. Histological analysis helps in prognosis and management of such polypoidal lesions.[Falguni SNJIRM 2017; 8(5):33-36]
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