Outcome of Unilateral Sinonasal Masses in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

Background: Unrelenting nasal obstruction sometimes associated with rhinorrhoa may suggest the presence of sinonasal growth. Two major groups commonly exist, neoplastic or inflammatory.

Aim: The aim of this study is to present the clinical pattern of unilateral nasal masses in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital.

Materials and Methods: Patients managed for unilateral nasal masses were considered, between January 2017 – January 2021. The following demographic data were recorded; age, gender, occupation, presenting symptoms, duration of symptoms. Histological type and treatment given were also analysed.

Results: Forty three (43) cases were reviewed in this study. There were (28) males and females (15) with gender ratio of 2:1. Most common presentation were rhinnorhoa, nasal obstruction and presence of nasal growth. Common histological type was inflammatory polyp.

Conclusion: Most common unilateral sinonasal mass was inflammatory polyps. This was followed by inverted papilloma.