Surgical management of maxillary sinus tumors in a secondary healthcare facility in Nigeria
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2018-07
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Olojede, O.
Adamson, O.
Gbotolorun, O.
Emmanuel, M.
Oluseye, S.
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Aim: The aim of this study is to analyze the surgically managed maxillary sinus tumors
presenting in General Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: Review of cases seen at the General
Hospital, Lagos, in 10 years. Data were obtained from the patients’ case notes. The biodata
investigations done, diagnosis and treatment were recorded. Results: A total of 16 patients
were treated with maxillary sinus tumors. There were nine males and seven females. Ages
range from 6 to 72 years with the mean age of 44.3 years. There are 10 benign tumors and six
malignant tumors in the study. The most common tumor is squamous cell carcinoma of the
maxillary antrum represent 25% of maxillary tumors seen in this study. Conclusion: Maxillary
sinus tumors represent a common group of neoplasm in the oral cavity. It poses a diagnostic and
therapeutic difficulty to clinician due to the late presentation and proximity to vital structures
such as the eyes and base of the skull. Maxillectomy with preservation of floor of the orbit is
a safe procedure even for malignant lesions not involving the orbit.
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healthcare , maxillary sinus , surgical management , tumor
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Olojede OC, Adamson OO, Gbotolorun OM, Emmanuel MM, Oluseye SA. (2018) Surgical management of maxillary sinus tumors in a secondary healthcare facility in Nigeria. J Clin Sci 2018;15:140-4.