[Histological varieties of benign tumors of the nasal cavities].

The frequency of different histological forms of benign tumours of the nasal fossae diagnosed at the Ear-Nose-Throat department of the Kinshasa University Hospital are reported. There were 71 cases reported over a 21 year period, approximately 3 cases per year. Epithelial tumours were the most frequent 59% followed by papillomas (45%) and adenomas (14%).