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Supernumerary nostril with congenital cataract
Ramanuj Sinha1, Saumik Das, Biswajit Sikder
1ENT Department, Calcutta National Medical College, Calcutta, India. sinha_ramanuj@yahoo.co.in
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal
|December 31, 2005
Summary
A rare congenital anomaly, supernumerary nostril, was observed in a young girl with microcornea and congenital cataract. Surgical removal of the accessory nasal cavity was successful, marking a unique case presentation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Supernumerary nostril is a rare congenital anomaly, potentially associated with other deformities.
- Accessory nasal cavities may or may not communicate with the normal nasal cavity.
Observation:
- A young girl presented with a unilateral supernumerary nostril and a non-communicating accessory nasal cavity.
- The patient also exhibited microcornea and congenital cataract on the same side.
Findings:
- This case represents a potentially unique co-occurrence of supernumerary nostril and ipsilateral congenital cataract.
- Surgical excision of the accessory nasal cavity was successfully performed.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of thorough examination in congenital anomalies.
- Contributes to understanding the spectrum of supernumerary nostril presentations.
- May prompt further research into the embryological origins of these combined anomalies.