Rhinolith misdiagnosed as recurrent sinusitis
Abstract
Rhinolith is a kind of stone which is formed in nasal cavity. Since formation of rhinolith is not common, patients with rhinolith are often misdiagnosed as cases of acute sinusitis. We are reporting a 45-years old female presenting with rhinorrhea, left nasal obstruction and chronic headache for two years who were initially diagnosed as a case of recurrent sinusitis. Later endoscopic examination, radiological and histopathological investigations confirmed presence of rhinolith.
How to Cite This Article
Dr. Sharmin Ferdousi, Dr. Mohammad Moin Shahid (2022). Rhinolith misdiagnosed as recurrent sinusitis. International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research (IJMABHR), 3(2), 01-02.