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Giant rhinolith in the left nasal cavity: a case report and literature review

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Giant rhinoliths are uncommon, mineralized concretions that usually develop around an intranasal foreign substance in the nasal canal. These lesions frequently cause respiratory problems, foul-smelling discharge, and nasal blockage. Clinical examination, endoscopy, and radiological imaging are used to make the diagnosis, and surgical removal is the only effective therapy. A giant rhinolith was discovered in a 42-year-old female patient with metastatic breast cancer came with nasal blockage. After 6 months, there were no complications or recurrences following the surgical removal of the calcified tumor. The significance of taking rhinoliths into account in individuals who have prolonged symptoms and unilateral nasal blockage is demonstrated by this case study. Consequently, early diagnosis and management are necessary to avoid potential complications and ensuring an excellent outcome.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf016

Authors: Maria R Alabdulaal, Hussain J Aljubran, Sultan H Alruwaili, Abdulrahman T Subaih, Hussain S Albahrani, Ali Almomen

Institutions: Arabian Gulf University, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, King Fahad Specialist Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Foreign Body Medical Cases

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,050