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