Concha bullosa pyocele
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Date
2008
Journal Title
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Volume Title
Publisher
Springer
Access Rights
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Abstract
An aerated middle turbinate is called a concha bullosa (CB), and given the importance of the middle turbinate in nasal physiology, variations that alter the airflow and mucous drainage can cause sinonasal symptoms. A pyocele of the middle turbinate differs from an infected CB because it has the potential to expand and destroy neighbouring tissues like a tumour. We present a concha bullosa pyocele (CBP) that expanded against the lamina papyracea without causing orbital displacement. As pus was discharged whilst performing an endoscopic biopsy to determine whether it was neoplastic, the lateral aspect of the turbinate was excised to complete the procedure.
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Keywords
concha bullosa, pyocele, lamina papyracea
Journal or Series
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology
WoS Q Value
Q3
Scopus Q Value
Q1
Volume
265
Issue
3
