Presentation
Nasal obstruction and headache.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Paradoxical right middle turbinate
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Paradoxical right middle turbinate and concha are convex in the opposite direction compared to the left middle turbinate. Nasal cavity is clear. Midline nasal septum.
Slight polypoidal mucosal thickening of the right maxillary and left frontal sinuses most in keeping with mucous retention cysts.
Case Discussion
Paradoxical middle turbinates are a possible cause of ostiomeatal complex obstruction, which can result in chronic sinusitis and nasal obstruction but is reported here as an incidental finding.
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