Incidence of Neoplasm in Patients Referred for Epistaxis

Conclusions: Epistaxis is a common cause for referral to otolaryngology. Although the incidence of neoplasm in our patient population was low, nasal mass lesions warranting further workup were identified in 36 patients. Findings of neoplasm were more common in patients of Asian ethnicity, which may reflect the increased prevalence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in this population. Otolaryngologic evaluation and nasal endoscopy should be considered in all cases of epistaxis.PMID:38321652 | DOI:10.1177/01455613231223946
Source: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research