From the case:
Paradoxical middle turbinate (illustration)
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The normal morphology of the middle turbinate has its concavity facing laterally. In contrast, paradoxical middle turbinates have their concavity facing the nasal septum.
Case Discussion
Paradoxical middle turbinates are fairly common anatomical variants that can predispose the narrowing of the osteomeatal unit and nasal obstruction.
Case credit:
left side (normal): Tabby A. Kennedy, rID: 78917
right side (paradoxical): Fakhry Mahmoud Ebouda, rID: 55382
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