Imaging of sinonasal inverted papillomas: A literature review

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Published Aug 1, 2025
https://doi.org/10.62438/tunismed.v103i8.5970
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Vol. 103 No. 8 (2025): Tunis Med Aug 2025

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Rachida Bouatay
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia
Jamel Koubaa
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia

Abstract

The sinonasal inverted papilloma is a rare benign tumor which is distinguished from the other sinonasal tumors by some characteristics such as a slow developement, local aggressiveness, a high rate of recurrence after surgical resection and the possibility of malignant transformation. It should be considered in the presence of any unilateral polypoid symptomatology or lesion. Its treatment is surgical.


In this update, we discuss the radiological specificities of sinonasal inverted papillomas as well as the contribution of imaging in the diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring of these tumors.

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Inverted papilloma, CT, MRI, nasal and sinus cavities

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