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Korean Journal of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1976;19(3): 57-9. |
A Case of Rhinolithiasis |
In Ja Kim, MD (Director : Prof. Young Il Moon, MD) |
Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Korea |
비석증의 1례 |
김인자 (지도 : 문영일 교수) |
이화여자대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실 |
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ABSTRACT |
Rhinoliths are called as nasal concretions or nasal calculi. They are usually unilateral and located, in the majority of instances, in the lower portion of the nasal cavity. The stones vary in shape but usually conform to the shpae of the nasal cavities. Recently the author experienced a case of rhinolith in the right nasal cavity of 20 year-old male suffering from nasal obstruction on the right side, malodorous purulent discharge and headache since about 10 years ago. Anterior rhinoscopy of the nose revealed a white gray hard mass between the septum and the inferior turbinate at the anterior portion of the right nasal cavity. Under lacal anesthesia, the mass measuring 2.5cm×1.5cm×2cm and weighing approximately 2.5gm was removed with the use of a hook and nasal forceps.
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