Desquamation and squamotransformation of rhinomucosa as a prodromal sign of atrophic rhinitis.
The desquamation and squamotransformation of rhinomucosa is described in 10 patients who developed typical atrophic rhinitis later. It may be considered a prodromal sign of atrophic rhinitis, and may be helpful in early diagnosis.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000166:cytology* / Q000473:pathology; D012222:Rhinitis, Atrophic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology