Rhinolithiasis as cause of oronasal fistula.
Rhinolithiasis is a disease caused by deposition of organic and inorganic compounds in the nasal cavity, leading to unilateral nasal obstruction, fetid rhinorrhea, epistaxis, and it may cause complications. The authors present a case of rhinolithiasis with oronasal fistula and literature review.
Dib
Gabriel Cesar
GC
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Human Communication Disorders, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina. gcdib@hotmail.com
Tangerina
Rodrigo P
RP
Abreu
Carlos E C
CE
Santos
Rodrigo de Paula
Rde P
Gregório
Luiz Carlos
LC
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D020347:Lithiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D016155:Oral Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D016156:Respiratory Tract Fistula / Q000209:etiology*