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Self-induced ethmoidectomy from rhinotillexomania

R D Caruso1, R G Sherry, A E Rosenbaum

  • 1Department of Radiology, State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse, 13210, USA.

AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|December 24, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Compulsive nose picking, or rhinotillexomania, can lead to severe self-inflicted nasal septal perforation. This case highlights dangerous ethmoidal sinus penetration from chronic nasal trauma.

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Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Psychodermatology

Background:

  • Rhinotillexomania, or compulsive nose picking, is a behavioral disorder.
  • Chronic nasal manipulation can lead to significant self-inflicted injury.

Observation:

  • A 53-year-old female patient presented with a history of chronic rhinotillexomania.
  • Physical examination revealed a large nasal septal perforation.

Findings:

  • The nasal septal perforation extended to penetrate the right ethmoidal sinus.
  • This self-inflicted injury mimicked a surgical ethmoidectomy.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for severe structural damage from rhinotillexomania.
  • Underscores the importance of addressing compulsive behaviors in otolaryngology.

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  • Suggests a need for integrated psychiatric and otolaryngologic care for such patients.