To study the clinicopathological profile, recurrence and malignant potential of the inverted papilloma of nose and paranasal sinuses in relation to the definitive diagnosis and the management undertaken. A total number of 52 cases of histologically proven inverted papilloma managed in our department of otolaryngology over a 10-year period (May 1998-April 2008) were followed up (until October 2009) and the results were analyzed retrospectively to find out any incidence of recurrence of these tumours. A total of 52 inverted papilloma cases were managed with different surgical interventions. Male:female ratio was found to be 10:1. The mean follow up period was 74 months (range 16 months-11 years). Recurrence was observed in 20 (38%) cases. 23% had recurrence without any specific histological pattern, 12% had recurrence with focal dysplasia and 4% had recurrence with malignant transformation into squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Post-operative radiotherapy was given to 8% (four cases) with malignant transformation. The management of inverted papilloma depends on its size and extension. Recurrence can be minimized by an appropriate surgical planning. Careful endoscopic assessment is essential to detect early recurrence. Recurrent inverted papilloma should be treated more aggressively. Malignant transformation in inverted papilloma should be managed like any aggressive sino-nasal malignancy.

Objective: To present a rare case of maxillary swelling; its investigation and management.   Methods: Design: Case Report   Setting: Tertiary Rural Private Teaching Hospital   Patient: One   Results: A 45-year-old female presented with a right maxillary swelling of six months duration. Radiological investigation revealed a radiolucent lesion arising from the inferior aspect of the right maxilla with no areas of calcification. Incisional biopsy report was consistent with giant cell tumor. The mass was excised via a Weber Ferguson incision under general anesthesia. Conclusion: Though rare, giant cell tumor should be considered as one of the differential diagnosis in cases of maxillary swelling. Adequate surgical excision with long-term follow-up should be the treatment of choice for managing a giant cell lesion of the maxilla.   Keywords: maxillary swelling, giant cell tumor

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