Pneumatization of the inferior turbinate

Auris Nasus Larynx. 2001 Nov;28(4):361-3. doi: 10.1016/s0385-8146(01)00092-x.

Abstract

Pneumatization of the inferior turbinate is an extremely rare intranasal anatomical variation. Only a few cases have been reported yet. In this paper we present two cases, one unilateral and one bilateral case with pneumatization of the inferior turbinate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Nasal Obstruction / congenital
  • Nasal Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Nasal Obstruction / surgery
  • Nasal Septum / abnormalities
  • Nasal Septum / diagnostic imaging
  • Nasal Septum / surgery
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Turbinates / abnormalities*
  • Turbinates / diagnostic imaging
  • Turbinates / surgery