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Endoscopic Endonasal Resection of Fibro-Osseous Lesions Involving the Nasal Turbinates: A Report of Two Cases and a Literature Review

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The two main categories of benign fibro-osseous lesions are ossifying fibroma and fibrous dysplasia. Both entities occur infrequently in the sinonasal tract. Fibro-osseous lesions involving the nasal turbinates, in particular, are extremely rare. A 19-year-old woman presented with chronic nasal obstruction and purulent rhinorrhea and was diagnosed with fibrous dysplasia involving the inferior turbinate. A 16-year-old boy presented with similar symptoms and was diagnosed with ossifying fibroma involving the middle turbinate. Both patients underwent endoscopic endonasal resection. Postoperatively, symptoms improved, and no recurrence was observed during followup. These cases highlight the rarity of turbinate involvement and suggest that endoscopic endonasal surgery is an effective treatment option.

Source: Journal of rhinology

DOI: 10.18787/jr.2025.00052

Authors: Jang Ok Yeo, Seongjin Yun, Yongmo Ahn, Kyung Chul Lee

Institutions: Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University

Language: English

Topic: Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $50