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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy and Histology
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Morphometrics

Background:

  • The functional behavior and histological characteristics of the nasal septal turbinate (NST) remain poorly understood.
  • Existing histological knowledge of the NST is limited, necessitating further investigation.
  • Understanding the NST's structure is crucial given its anatomical location.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the histological features of the nasal septal turbinate (NST).
  • To compare the morphometric characteristics of the NST with adjacent nasal septum and inferior/middle turbinates.
  • To investigate potential functional differences based on histological composition.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 50 fresh cadavers.
  • Excisional biopsy of NST and posterior septum specimens.
  • Collection of mucosal and submucosal biopsy specimens from inferior and middle turbinates.
  • Morphometric analysis of glandular elements, connective tissue stroma, arterial structures, and capillary/venous sinusoids.

Main Results:

  • Nasal septal turbinate (NST) showed a higher proportion of glandular tissue and lower proportion of arterial tissue compared to other nasal regions.
  • Venous sinusoids were less abundant in the nasal septum and NST than in the inferior and middle turbinates.
  • Fewer capillary elements were observed in the inferior and middle turbinates compared to the nasal septum and NST.

Conclusions:

  • The histological composition of the nasal septal turbinate (NST) differs significantly from the inferior and middle turbinates.
  • The distinct tissue proportions in the NST suggest unique functional properties, unlike the erectile function observed in other turbinates.
  • Histopathological findings support a non-erectile function for the NST.