Rhinolith: unusual appearance on panoramic radiograph.
This case report describes an unusual radiopaque lesion that was an incidental finding on a routine panoramic radiograph. The location of the rhinolith gave it the appearance of being within the maxillary sinus. The position of any lesion seen on a panoramic radiograph should be confirmed by other radiologic studies.
D000328:Adult; D002137:Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic