Rhinoliths presenting during routine radiography: two cases

Dent Update. 2000 Dec;27(10):505-7. doi: 10.12968/denu.2000.27.10.505.

Abstract

Rhinoliths are calcified masses found within the nasal cavity. They are an uncommon finding and usually present to ENT surgeons. This article presents two cases where rhinoliths have been recognized in the dental setting, and discusses their management and treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Calcinosis / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nasal Cavity / diagnostic imaging
  • Nose Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Nose Diseases / surgery
  • Radiography, Panoramic