Usamah Hadi1, Soha Ghossaini, George Zaytoun. 1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American University of Beirut, New York, NY 10022-6297, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review the clinical presentation of patients with rhinoliths, which are calcareous concretions with an unclear pathogenesis. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: Using retrospective chart review we analyzed clinical, radiological, and demographic data as well as our diagnostic work-up and management of 8 patients. RESULTS: Most patients presented with nonspecific nasal complaints; most commonly, purulent rhinorrhea and nasal obstruction. The rhinolith was discovered incidentally in some patients. CONCLUSION: Rhinoliths are rare and can have various clinical presentations. The treatment of choice is surgical removal. SIGNIFICANCE: A high index of suspicion is required for the diagnosis of such a forgotten entity.
OBJECTIVE: To review the clinical presentation of patients with rhinoliths, which are calcareous concretions with an unclear pathogenesis. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: Using retrospective chart review we analyzed clinical, radiological, and demographic data as well as our diagnostic work-up and management of 8 patients. RESULTS: Most patients presented with nonspecific nasal complaints; most commonly, purulent rhinorrhea and nasal obstruction. The rhinolith was discovered incidentally in some patients. CONCLUSION: Rhinoliths are rare and can have various clinical presentations. The treatment of choice is surgical removal. SIGNIFICANCE: A high index of suspicion is required for the diagnosis of such a forgotten entity.