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Rare anatomic variation: Nasopharyngeal middle turbinate
Jérôme R Lechien1,2, Alexandra Rodriguez1, Stelianos Kampouridis3
1Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, CHU de Bruxelles, CHU Saint-Pierre, School of Medicine Université Libre de Bruxelles Brussels Belgium.
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|September 20, 2019
Summary
The nasopharyngeal middle turbinate is not consistently linked to recurrent chronic rhinosinusitis. This anatomical structure may exhibit an indolent nature in the context of this condition.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Rhinology
Background:
- Recurrent chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent condition affecting quality of life.
- The role of specific anatomical structures, such as the nasopharyngeal middle turbinate, in CRS pathogenesis requires further elucidation.
Observation:
- This study investigated the association between the nasopharyngeal middle turbinate and recurrent CRS.
- The presence and characteristics of the nasopharyngeal middle turbinate were analyzed in patients with and without recurrent CRS.
Findings:
- The nasopharyngeal middle turbinate does not appear to be systematically associated with recurrent chronic rhinosinusitis.
- Evidence suggests the nasopharyngeal middle turbinate may have an indolent behavior, independent of CRS recurrence.
Implications:
- Findings may refine our understanding of CRS pathophysiology.
- This could influence diagnostic and treatment strategies for chronic rhinosinusitis.
- Further research into the nasopharyngeal middle turbinate's role in sinonasal health is warranted.
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