Ringertz tumour (Inverted Papilloma) – Epidemiology, Clinical Features, Treatment

• Ringertz tumour is a benign warty neoplasm that arises from the lateral wall of nasal cavity
• Instead of growing outwards, it grows into the stroma
• Epidemiology:
  • Seen in 40-70 yrs age group
  • More in males
• Clinical features:
  • Red / grey oedematous mass
  • Always unilateral
  • May be confused with nasal polyp
• Treatment:
  • Wide surgical excision
    • Lateral rhinotomy
    • Medial maxillectomy with en bloc ethmoidectomy
  • Chance of recurrence
  • May be associated with squamous cell carcinoma in 10-15% individuals

Alternate names:

• Transitional cell papilloma
• Schneiderian papilloma