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Purpose: In this study, the surgical management of an inverted papilloma of the nose and paranasal sinuses at our institutions [Allama Iqbal Medical College and King Edward Medical College Lahore-Pakistan] is reviewed
Methods: Nine patients diagnosed with an inverted papilloma and treated at the Ear Nose and Throat Departments of Allama Iqbal Medical College and King Edward Medical College Lahore-Pakistan from 1995 to 2003 were retrospectively reviewed. One patient after the complete work up left without surgery. Eight patients were treated with lateral rhinotomy and medial maxillectomy
Results: The patients had a mean follow up of 4 years and eight months [8 years to 2 years 3 months]. The overall recurrence rate was 12%. The patient with recurrence on biopsy showed presence of squamous cell carcinoma
Conclusions: All unilateral nasal masses must be biopsied. Lateral rhinotomy with medial maxillectomy is an effective way of treating sinonasal inverted papilloma in our set up