Concha Bullosa in Paradoxical Middle Turbinate: A New Variation

JOURNAL TITLE: An International Journal Clinical Rhinology

Author
1. Mohammad W El-Anwar
2. Ahmed I Ali
ISSN
0974-4630
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10013-1288
Volume
9
Issue
3
Publishing Year
2016
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Zagazig University Zagazig, Egypt
    1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
  • Article keywords
    Concha bullosa, Middle turbinate, Osteomeatal area

    Abstract

    Introduction

    Concha bullosa is the most common anatomic variation of osteomeatal complex region that is generally seen in the middle turbinate (MT).

    Materials and methods

    A 25-year-old male presented with headache and nasal obstruction. Computed tomography (CT) scan documented right paradoxical MT. The right MT also showed aerated concha bullosa with narrow right osteomeatal area. Routine preoperative laboratory tests were within normal limits.

    Results

    This case of concha bullosa in paradoxically bent MT was reported, described, and could be safely managed endoscopically. Patient was symptom free up to date without any complication, recurrence, or other pathology.

    Conclusion

    Computed tomography may easily identify such uncommon anatomic variations of the osteomeatal region. This directs the surgeon attention to these variations as a cause of headache and osteomeatal area obstruction.

    How to cite this article

    El-Anwar MW, Ali AI. Concha Bullosa in Paradoxical Middle Turbinate: A New Variation. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2016;9(3):141-142.

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