Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Giant rhinolith: a case report.

Ji-Chang Hsiao1, Chih-Feng Tai, Ka-Wo Lee

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
|May 4, 2006
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Corrigendum to "Bovis calculus sativus improves cognitive function after ischemic stroke by regulating PKA/CREB/Sirt1/eIF2α signaling pathway" [J. Ethnopharmacol. 354 (2026) 120509].

Journal of ethnopharmacology·2026
Same author

X-Ray Repair Cross-Complementing Group 1 Genetic Polymorphisms and the Risk of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss.

Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology·2026
Same author

Low Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index Predicts Unfavorable Outcomes in Older Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Patients.

Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale·2025
Same author

The PI3K Inhibitor HCD Promotes Caspase Activation in Head and Neck Squamous Cells by Upregulating the Extrinsic and Intrinsic Apoptosis Pathways.

Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology·2025
Same author

Bovis calculus sativus improves cognitive function after ischemic stroke by regulating PKA/CREB/Sirt1/eIF2α signaling pathway.

Journal of ethnopharmacology·2025
Same author

[Mechanistic of Yueju Wan volatile oil in inhibiting inflammation for antidepressant effects by regulating AGE/PI3K/Akt pathway].

Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica·2025

A giant rhinolith, a rare nasal stone formed from mineralized debris, was identified. This case may be linked to aspergillosis, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis to avoid unnecessary surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Rhinoliths are calcified nasal masses formed from mucus and debris.
  • Radiopaque on radiographs, they can mimic other nasal pathologies.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial to avoid invasive procedures.

Observation:

  • A rare case of a giant rhinolith is presented.
  • The rhinolith's potential origin from aspergillosis is discussed.
  • Clinical and radiologic features of this giant rhinolith were examined.

Findings:

  • Giant rhinoliths are exceptionally uncommon nasal formations.
  • Aspergillosis may be an underlying factor in rhinolith development.
  • Radiographic identification requires differentiation from other nasal conditions.

Related Experiment Videos

Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of rhinolith presentation.
  • It underscores the importance of considering rhinoliths in nasal imaging.
  • Accurate diagnosis can prevent misidentification and guide appropriate management.