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Bilateral nasopharyngeal middle turbinate: A rare anatomical variant

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Nasopharyngeal middle turbinate is an extremely rare anatomical variant which has been suggested to correlate with chronic rhinosinusitis. However, due the rarity of this variant, its clinical implications remain inadequately defined. Here, we present a case of a 37-year-old male patient with bilateral nasopharyngeal middle turbinates, one of which had a large cystic lesion causing nasal obstruction. The patient's presentation, radiological and endoscopic findings, as well as the management approach are discussed in the context of the limited literature on this topic.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.08.117

Authors: Mohamed Sherfad, Osama Alogbi, Bashir M. Ayad

Institution: Misurata 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: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550