Endoscopic Endonasal Resection of Fibro-Osseous Lesions Involving the Nasal Turbinates: A Report of Two Cases and a Literature Review
- Author:
Jang Ok YEO
1
;
Seongjin YUN
;
Yongmo AHN
;
Kyung Chul LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of Rhinology 2026;33(1):51-57
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: The two main categories of benign fibro-osseous lesions are ossifying fibroma and fibrous dysplasia. Both entities occur infrequently in the sinonasal tract. Fibro-osseous lesions involving the nasal turbinates, in particular, are extremely rare. A 19-year-old woman presented with chronic nasal obstruction and purulent rhinorrhea and was diagnosed with fibrous dysplasia involving the inferior turbinate. A 16-year-old boy presented with similar symptoms and was diagnosed with ossifying fibroma involving the middle turbinate. Both patients underwent endoscopic endonasal resection. Postoperatively, symptoms improved, and no recurrence was observed during followup. These cases highlight the rarity of turbinate involvement and suggest that endoscopic endonasal surgery is an effective treatment option.
