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Extraordinary pathologic entities within the concha bullosa.

Ibrahim Cukurova¹, Erhan Demirhan, Yucel Karaman

¹Departments of Ear, Nose, & Throat, and Head & Neck Surgery, Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.

Saudi Medical Journal

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Summary

Most concha bullosa (CB) cases show a simple air-filled cavity. However, this study found that extraordinary pathologies like polyps, cholesteatoma, and fungus balls can also occur within the concha bullosa.

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Pathology
Radiology

Background:

Concha bullosa (CB) is an anatomical variation of the nasal cavity.
Understanding associated pathologies is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To retrospectively analyze the pathological entities found within the concha bullosa.

Main Methods:

Surgical interventions on 136 patients with 234 concha bullosa cases were reviewed.
Radiological and histopathological findings were analyzed retrospectively.

Main Results:

A pneumatized cavity was observed in 86.8% of cases.
Other pathologies included purulent secretion (5.6%), bony septum, pyocele, polyp, ossifying fibroma, fungus ball, and cholesteatoma.

Conclusions:

While most concha bullosa cases are simple air cavities, associated extraordinary pathologies must be considered.
These findings highlight the importance of thorough evaluation of concha bullosa.