Septal perforation - cocaine nose

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Runny nose.

Patient Data

Age: Adult

CT through the nasal passage and paranasal sinuses demonstrates a large anterior nasal septum perforation due to protracted cocaine use. 

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