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Congenital Vomer Agenesis: A Case Report From Saudi Arabia

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The nasal septum consists of the quadrangular septal cartilage, the maxillary and palatine bone crests, the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone, and the vomer. Congenital agenesis of the vomer is a rare condition. This case involves a 29-year-old male who presented to our clinic with alternating bilateral nasal obstruction and no history of allergic symptoms. Examination revealed clear bilateral osteomeatal complexes without polyposis or discharge. A CT scan of the sinuses showed a right-sided septal spur and confirmed the absence of the vomer bone. This case was reported at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68536

Authors: Sham T Alshammeri, Abdulrhman M Almjhad, Lama B Alateeq, Ghada Alsowailmi, Mohamed Asiri, Sameer Bakhaly

Institutions: King Abdulaziz Medical City, University of Ha'il, Arabian Gulf University

Language: English

Topic: Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402169157