Nasal Obstruction due to Fibrous Dysplasia Invading Inferior and Middle Turbinates: A Case Report and Literature Review.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2016.59.6.475
- Author:
Hyun Jin MIN
1
;
Yong Kyun PARK
;
Sang Ki MIN
;
Chang Hoon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Endoscopic sinus surgery;
Fibrous dysplasia;
Sinonasal neoplasm
- MeSH:
Nasal Obstruction*;
Turbinates*
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2016;59(6):475-478
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a rare type of fibro-osseous lesion characterized by progressive replacement of normal bone with immature tissue. The involvement of craniofacial bones is reported in 10% of FD cases, while the involvement of sinonasal cavity is extremely rare. We report a unique case of FD in which the primary complaint was nasal obstruction. As FD cases involving the turbinate bones are very rare, we also reviewed all reported cases of FD involving the inferior or middle turbinates. Based on our experience and a review of the relevant literature, we conclude that inferior and/or middle turbinectomy via endoscopic approach and septoplasty can improve nasal symptoms.
