title: Concha Bullosa Mucopyocele: a Case Report.
abstract: Concha bullosa (CB) is among the most common anatomic variations of sinonasal anatomy. Although usually asymptomatic, CB can occasionally cause nasal obstruction or headache. Obstructions within the mucociliary transport system can develop into a mucocele or mucopyocele. A 48-year-old female, with a history of progressive headache and nasal obstruction, was referred to our department. Paranasal sinus tomography revealed a nasal mass in the left nasal cavity resembling a mucopyocele in the middle turbinate. Under general anesthesia, the purulent material was aspirated, and the lateral part of the left turbinate was resected. Mucopyoceles are common within the paranasal sinuses, but uncommon with CB; thus, they should be considered in patients with a large hyperemic nasal mass.
authors.affiliation: Bozok University School of Medicine, Ear Nose & Throat Department, Yozgat, Turkey. kamransari@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Kamran
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sari
authors.affiliation: Bozok University School of Medicine, Ear Nose & Throat Department, Yozgat, Turkey.
authors.forename: Zeliha Kapusuz
authors.initials: ZK
authors.lastname: Gencer
authors.affiliation: Bozok University School of Medicine, Ear Nose & Throat Department, Yozgat, Turkey.
authors.forename: Yunus
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kantekin
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009078:Mucocele / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014420:Turbinates / Q000002:abnormalities*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
keywords: Concha Bullosa; Mucocele; Mucopyocele; Nasal obstruction