Tumours of nose and paranasal sinuses: the boolean experience

ABSTRACT

This is an analysis of 21 cases of nose and paranasal sinuses tumours, presented at Bolan Medical College, Quetta, during the two year period [1996 and 1997]. Pre-operative evaluation and extent of tumour was assessed by clinical examination, radiology and histopathology in all the cases. The commonest pathology was squamous cell carcinoma [11 cases]. Early lesions were rare and most cases presented in III and IV stage. The commonest site of origin was the antero-lateral compartment of maxillary antrum. The Afghan population had significant higher preponderance in the younger age group. All these cases were treated by surgery with or without post-operative radiation therapy. In 12 cases there was no recurrence after one year follow-up with satisfactory improvement