Open AccessGiant Rhinolith: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Hsiao JiChang,
Tai ChihFeng,
Lee KaWo,
Ho KuenYao,
Kou WenRei,
Wang LingFeng
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
the kaohsiung journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.439
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 2410-8650
pISSN - 1607-551X
DOI - 10.1016/s1607-551x(09)70212-8
Subject(s) - medicine , nose , aspergillosis , fossa , radiology , surgery , immunology
A rhinolith is a stone that forms in the nose. It occurs as a result of the solidification of mucus and nasal debris by mineral salts, calcium, magnesium phosphate and carbonate. It can be seen on radiographs as a radiopaque object in the nasal fossa and may be confused with several pathologic entities that will call for more invasive surgical procedures. We present the first case of a giant rhinolith, possibly arising from aspergillosis, and discuss its clinical and radiologic features.