Symptom

Nasal and sinus tumours

Benign (non- cancerous) or cancerous tumours in the nasal cavity or sinuses are rare. Often they are found when other nasal and sinus problems are being treated.

Symptoms may include:

  • Persistent and/or sinus nasal congestion
  • Frequent nose bleeds – particularly from one side of the nose
  • Loss of sensation in the face
  • Swelling around the eyes or nose
  • Problems with the eyes (tearing, blurred vision, pressure in the eye)
  • Lump in the neck

The symptoms of nasal and sinus tumours are similar to many other conditions so a complete examination is needed to confirm a diagnosis.

Your consultant will need to perform a biopsy to retrieve a sample of tissue for analysis in a laboratory. If the effected tissue is not visible in your nose your consultant may need to perform a diagnostic endoscopy. Other tests such as a CT or MRI scan may help confirm your diagnosis.

Our experienced ENT consultants can diagnose and treat nasal and sinus tumours in a hospital near you.

Related conditions

Anosmia

Anosmia is the medical term for loss of sense of smell. There are many conditions that may result in anosmia and treatment will depend on your own situation.

Nasal and sinus cancer

Nasal and sinus cancer affects the nasal cavity (above the roof of your mouth) and the sinuses (small, air-filled cavities inside your nose, behind your cheekbones and forehead).