Recurrence And Stage-Wise Blood Loss In Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma, A Study In Tertiary Care Hospital

Introduction: Juvenile angiofibromas present as well-defined, lobulted tumours covered by nasopharyngeal mucosa. They have a high rate of recurrence. Materials and methods: A prospective and retrospective study conducted on 24 patients in government medical college associated hospital in Srinagar (j &k). Results: The incidence of recurrent or residual disease is high and is about 30%. Average blood loss was directly proportional to the stage of tumour with stage IVb having maximum blood loss. Conclusion: The average blood loss has a direct correlation with the stage of tumor. Radiologic follow-up is essential in the early identification of residual or recurrent disease.