The Rhinolith—A Possible Differential Diagnosis of a Unilateral Nasal Obstruction
Joint Authors
Brehmer, Detlef
Riemann, Randolf
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-06-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Rhinoliths are mineralised foreign bodies in the nasal cavity that are a chance finding at anterior rhinoscopy.
Undiscovered, they grow appreciably in size and can cause a foul-smelling nasal discharge and breathing problems.
Giant nasal stones are now a very rare occurrence, since improved diagnostic techniques, such as endoscopic/microscopic rhinoscopy, now make it possible to identify foreign bodies at an early stage of development.
We report the case of a 37-year-old patient who, at the age of 5-6 years, introduced a foreign body, probably a stone, into his right nasal cavity.
On presentation, he complained of difficulty in breathing through the right nostril that had persisted for the last 10 years.
For the past four years a strong fetid smell from the nose had been apparent to those in his vicinity.
Under general anaesthesia, the stone was removed in toto from the right nasal cavity.
The possible genesis of the rhinolith is discussed, our case compared with those described in the literature, and possible differential diagnoses are considered.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Brehmer, Detlef& Riemann, Randolf. 2010. The Rhinolith—A Possible Differential Diagnosis of a Unilateral Nasal Obstruction. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502813
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Brehmer, Detlef& Riemann, Randolf. The Rhinolith—A Possible Differential Diagnosis of a Unilateral Nasal Obstruction. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502813
American Medical Association (AMA)
Brehmer, Detlef& Riemann, Randolf. The Rhinolith—A Possible Differential Diagnosis of a Unilateral Nasal Obstruction. Case Reports in Medicine. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502813
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502813