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Rare anatomical variation of the inferior turbinate: two cases of concha bullosa with review of the literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Inferior concha bullosa (ICB) is a rare anatomical variation characterized by pneumatization of the inferior nasal turbinate. It is usually asymptomatic and discovered incidentally on computed tomography (CT) imaging but may contribute to nasal obstruction or rhinosinusitis in certain patients. We present two cases of ICB diagnosed on CT imaging. One patient underwent endoscopic sinus surgery with resolution of symptoms, while the second was managed successfully with conservative medical therapy. These cases highlights the importance of considering ICB in the differential diagnosis of nasal obstruction and emphasizes CT imaging as the diagnostic modality of choice.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf979

Authors: Abulrahman Subaih, Batool Alzahir, Aljohara Almazroua, Abdulrahman Al-Harbi, Ali Almomen

Institutions: Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, King Fahad Specialist Hospital

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: $1,000