Concha bullosa

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain
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Right-sided concha bullosa and deviated septum.

Case Discussion

A true concha bullosa extends all the way down, whereas an interlamellar cell is limited to the vertical component of the concha. 

A concha bullosa predisposes to obstruction of the ostiomeatal unit and are frequently associated with deviation of the nasal septum away from the concha bullosa. They may become infected.

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