Concha bullosa mucocele and mucopyocele: a series of 4 cases

Ear Nose Throat J. 2014 Jan;93(1):28-31.

Abstract

Concha bullosa is an aerated turbinate in the nose. It is a common anatomic variant that can develop a mucocele if obstructed, which can further progress to become a mucopyocele if infected. A mucopyocele can expand and cause destruction of neighboring tissues. A review of the literature revealed only 10 cases previously reported. We describe 2 cases of mucocele and 2 cases of mucopyocele.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mucocele / diagnosis*
  • Mucocele / microbiology
  • Mucocele / surgery*
  • Nasal Obstruction / etiology
  • Turbinates / abnormalities
  • Turbinates / microbiology
  • Turbinates / surgery*
  • Young Adult