Rhinolith
| Rhinolith | |
|---|---|
ENT surgery | |
| Symptoms | Nasal blockage, Foul smelling from nose, Nasal pain, With or without headache, Epistaxis |
| Causes | Calcium carbonate, Calcium phosphate, Magnesium carbonate, Magnesium Phosphate stone |
| Treatment | Endoscopic Removal of Stone. |
A rhinolith is a
rhinoscopy. On probing, the probe can be passed around all its corners. In both CT and MRI a rhinolith will appear like a radiopaque irregular material. Small rhinoliths can be removed by a foreign body hook. Whereas large rhinoliths can be removed either by crushing with Luc's forceps or by Moore's lateral rhinotomy approach.[1][2]
Signs and symptoms
Rhinoliths present as a unilateral nasal obstruction. Foul-smelling, blood-stained discharge is often present. Nosebleed and pain may occur due to the ulceration of surrounding mucosa.[citation needed]
Management
They are removed under general anaesthesia. Most can be removed through anterior nares. Large ones need to be broken into pieces before removal. Some particularly hard and irregular ones may require lateral rhinotomy.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "American Heritage Dictionary". Houghton Mifflin Company. 2004. Retrieved December 10, 2006.
- ^ Ghorayeb, Bechara (October 21, 2006). "Pictures of Rhinolith (Nasal Calculus)". Retrieved December 10, 2006.