Shashikala Kosam Kashyap 1 , V. Sudarshan 2 , A. Meshram3 , Bichitrananda Roul 4
ABSTRACT: The nasal cavity and the paranasal sinuses form a single functional unit with common pathologic processes affecting both of them. These structures encounter innumerable airborne agents that are potentially infectious,allergic or carcinogenic. Many of the reactive processes and neoplasm provoked by these agents are unique to the upper airway. The present study was carried out in the department of Pathology, Pt. J. N. M. Medical College and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Memorial Hospital, Raipur (C. G). The study consists of prospective study & Retrospective study. Total 341 cases were studied during this study. It was observed that Majority of lesions in present study were inflammatory in nature. Maximum number of inflammatory cases were Rhinosporidiosis. Benign tumors outnumbered malignant lesions. Benign tumors were seen in second & Third decade while malignant lesions occured mainly beyond third decade. Maximum numbers of lesions were seen to arise from nasal cavity followed by paranasal sinus and nasopharynx,Maximum number of tumors were seen to originate from paranasal sinuses followed by nasal cavity. Common symptoms in both malignant & benign lesions were nasal obstruction, epistaxis. Facial swelling, lymphadenopathy & cranial nerve palsy were seen only inmalignant variety
