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Bifid Inferior Turbinate: A Prospective Study.

M S Vijayashre¹, B Viswanatha¹

¹Otorhinolaryngology Department, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, India.

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|November 26, 2019

Summary

Bifid inferior turbinate, a rare nasal anomaly, was found in 5 out of 1000 patients with sinonasal disease. This prospective study highlights its potential to be missed during endoscopic examination.

Keywords:

Bifid Inferior Turbinate

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Anatomy
Medical Imaging

Background:

Nasal turbinate variations are increasingly identified with advanced imaging.
Bifid inferior turbinate is a rare anatomical anomaly with limited reported cases.
This condition can be challenging to diagnose via nasal endoscopy alone.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the prevalence of rare inferior nasal turbinate anomalies.
To assess the occurrence of bifid inferior turbinate in patients with sinonasal disease.
To present the first prospective study on bifid inferior turbinates.

Main Methods:

Evaluation of 1000 patients undergoing nasal endoscopy for sinonasal disease.
Assessment for rare inferior nasal turbinate anomalies.
Utilizing paranasal sinus computed tomography for diagnosis.

Main Results:

Five cases of bifid inferior turbinate were identified among the 1000 patients.
The study confirms the rarity of this anatomical variation.
Bifid inferior turbinate was diagnosed in patients with sinonasal disease.

Conclusions:

Bifid inferior turbinate is a rare anomaly that may be overlooked during endoscopic evaluation.
Prospective studies are crucial for understanding the prevalence of rare anatomical variations.
Further research is needed to elucidate the clinical significance of bifid inferior turbinates.