Rhinolithiasis: a disorder not to be approached transorally.
Rhinolithiasis is a disorder that results from the calcification of intranasal foreign bodies. An unusual case is presented in which a rhinolith was discovered on a maxillary occlusal radiograph. The rhinolith was initially confused with a lesion of the palate. Precise localization of lesions is mandatory before transoral exploration is attempted.
D000293:Adolescent; D002137:Calculi / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography