Fungal ball manifest in a concha bullosa mucocoele: A unique cause of nasal obstruction in an adolescent

Pneumatisation of the middle turbinate is described as a concha bullosa. Affecting between 4-43% of patients1,2,3 the pathological significance of concha bullosa is uncertain. It is widely accepted that the majority of concha bullosa are asymptomatic, however a positive correlation between the existence of concha bullosa and sinus disease has previously been demonstrated4,5. In the majority of cases, there is a co-existant deviated nasal septum with the convexity to the contralateral side2,3. Rare complications can arise.

Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology Extra - December 16, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: V. Twigg, W. Yeung, K. Midwinter Tags: Case Report Source Type: research