Rhinolith

Case contributed by Ahmed Montasr
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Chronic nasal obstruction.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
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A densely calcified lesion is seen involving the left nasal fossa between the nasal septum and inferior meatus, denoting rhinolith.

Minimal to mild polysinusitis, and right maxillary retention cyst.

Left-sided deviated nasal septum.

Case Discussion

Rhinoliths are formed on top of a central nidus with progressive calcification. This patient did not provide any history of foreign body or intervention.

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