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Rhinoscopy view of rhinolith (IT: inferior turbinate, S: septum, R: rhinolith).
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Anterior rhinoscopy showed irregular hard material with crustations and thick secretions around, stuck between septal spur and inferior turbinate at LT anterior nasal cavity (Figure 1).
CT showing rhinolith.
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Plain X-ray and CT scan showed dense irregular material at LT nasal cavity occupying floor without extension outside nasal cavity (Figure 2).
Rhinoscopy view after removal of rhinolith (IT: inferior turbinate, S: septum; yellow spots represent the site of rhinolith).
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Rhinolith was suspected then endoscopic removal done anteriorly after rhinolith was divided in two pieces and bleeding controlled (Figures 3 and 4).
Rhinolith removed in two pieces.
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Rhinolith was suspected then endoscopic removal done anteriorly after rhinolith was divided in two pieces and bleeding controlled (Figures 3 and 4).