Congenital Defect of the Vomer: Report of Three Cases.
- Author:
Sung Won CHOI
1
;
Hyun Jae WOO
;
Chang Hoon BAE
;
Si Youn SONG
;
Yong Dae KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Daegu, Korea. ydkim@med.yu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Vomer;
Nasal septum;
Congenital defect;
Perforation
- MeSH:
Congenital Abnormalities;
Endoscopy;
Irritants;
Nasal Septum;
Substance-Related Disorders;
Vomer
- From:Journal of Rhinology
2008;15(1):74-76
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Defect or perforation of the nasal septum may arise from diverse causes such as trauma, infection, drug abuse, inhalant irritants and neoplasia. The septal defect or perforation is usually located at the anterior half of the nasal septum regardless of etiologic factors. However, posterior nasal septal defect is infrequent. Moreover, congenital vomer defect is very rare. Recently, we have experienced three cases of congenital vomer defect of the nasal septum detected during nasal endoscopy. We report these cases with review of literature.
