Rhinolith: An incidental radiographic finding
- Author:
Nisha MAHESHWARI
1
;
Badirinath ETIKAALA
;
Ali Z. SYED
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Imaging Science in Dentistry 2021;51(3):333-336
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Rhinoliths are foreign bodies composed of mineralised deposits in the nasal cavity that are rarely encountered in routine dental practice. The current report presents a case of a 77-year-old female patient who visited a dental treatment centre for a routine dental check-up and prophylaxis. On the clinical examination, the patient did not report any breathing difficulty, nasal obstruction, or any form of discharge. Panoramic radiography showed a horizontally magnified radiopaque structure in the right nasal fossa region. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) revealed a hyperdense entity with a laminated presentation in the right nasal fossa. The hyperdense entity was diagnosed as a rhinolith based on the radiographic findings. Although the patient was asymptomatic, a referral was made to an ear, nose, and throat surgeon for a further evaluation. This report highlights the importance ofCBCT imaging in the diagnosis of soft-tissue calcifications.
