Giant rhinolith: a case report.
A rhinolith is a stone that forms in the nose. It occurs as a result of the solidification of mucus and nasal debris by mineral salts, calcium, magnesium phosphate and carbonate. It can be seen on radiographs as a radiopaque object in the nasal fossa and may be confused with several pathologic entities that will call for more invasive surgical procedures. We present the first case of a giant rhinolith, possibly arising from aspergillosis, and discuss its clinical and radiologic features.
Hsiao
Ji-Chang
JC
Department of Otolaryngology, Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Tai
Chih-Feng
CF
Lee
Ka-Wo
KW
Ho
Kuen-Yao
KY
Kou
Wen-Rei
WR
Wang
Ling-Feng
LF