Mucocele of Concha Bullosa: A Case Report

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  • Mohd Ashraf Professor, Department of ENT, S. S. Medical College, Rewa . Author
  • Sneha Semil Senior Resident, Department of ENT, S S Medical College, Rewa, MP Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/yc8wz645

Keywords:

middle turbinate, mucocele, concha bullosa

Abstract

MUCOELE in middle turbinate is rare occurrence. Most common site is frontal sinus. Next comes the ethmoid sinus. It occurs due to obstruction of drainage pathway of sinuses causing retention of secretion lead to its formation. It commonly present with very common complaints similar to other diseases of nose such as nasal obstruction and headache. Pre-endoscopic era it was very difficult to examine it properly, CT is the investigation of choice. It was successfully treated endoscopically.

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20.03.2024

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