title: Choanal polyp originating from the middle turbinate.
abstract: Choanal polyps usually originate from the maxillary sinus. Unusual origins such as the sphenoid sinus, ethmoid sinus, nasal septum and hard and soft palate have been reported in the literature. Herein, we report a rare case of choanal polyp originating from the middle turbinate that was removed by an endoscopic surgery technique. The computed tomographic findings are described and the literature is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey. cengizozcan@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Cengiz
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ozcan
authors.forename: Meltem Nass
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Duce
authors.forename: Kemal
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Görür
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009298:Nasal Polyps / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D035583:Rare Diseases; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014420:Turbinates / Q000473:pathology*