Nasal septal perforation secondary to rhinitis medicamentosa

Ear Nose Throat J. 2006 Jun;85(6):376, 378-9.

Abstract

Nasal septal perforation is a rarely reported complication of rhinitis medicamentosa. We describe such a complication in a 54-year-old man, and we discuss the clinical, pathologic, and imaging aspects of this case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aerosols
  • Biopsy
  • Humans
  • Hypersensitivity / complications*
  • Hypersensitivity / etiology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasal Decongestants / administration & dosage
  • Nasal Decongestants / adverse effects*
  • Nasal Mucosa / pathology
  • Nasal Septum / pathology*
  • Nose Diseases / etiology*
  • Physical Examination
  • Respiratory Tract Fistula / etiology*
  • Rhinitis / chemically induced
  • Rhinitis / complications*
  • Substance-Related Disorders
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Aerosols
  • Nasal Decongestants