International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Sinonasal Tumors.

Area of Science:

• Otolaryngology
• Oncology
• Pathology

Background:

• Sinonasal neoplasms present significant clinical challenges, necessitating multidisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient management.
• The International Consensus Statement on Allergy and Rhinology: Sinonasal Tumors (ICSNT) addresses this need by summarizing existing evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide a comprehensive, evidence-based summary of the current knowledge on sinonasal tumors.
• To establish a collaborative framework for the multidisciplinary management of sinonasal neoplasms.

Main Methods:

• Topics were categorized as Evidence-Based Review with Recommendations, Evidence-Based Review, or Literature Review based on evidence levels.
• Multidisciplinary author teams conducted systematic reviews using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) format.
• An iterative consensus-building process ensured rigorous synthesis and review of the final document.

Main Results:

• The ICSNT document covers 48 topics across four sections: general principles, benign neoplasms, malignant neoplasms, and quality of life/surveillance.
• Specific recommendations were provided for topics with high levels of evidence, while others summarized the current evidence.
• The document identifies research opportunities and future directions in sinonasal neoplasm management.

Conclusions:

• The ICSNT represents a comprehensive, international, and multidisciplinary collaborative effort in managing sinonasal neoplasms.
• Its primary objective is to consolidate and present the existing evidence in the field of sinonasal tumors.