J Korean Radiol Soc.  2002 Dec;47(6):681-683. 10.3348/jkrs.2002.47.6.681.

Nasal Tooth: Case Report

• Park SH
• Kim JH
• Hwang HY
• Yang DM
• Kim HS
• Park CH

• KMID: 2103690
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2002.47.6.681

Abstract

Ectopic tooth is not uncommon and usually occurs in the palate and maxillary sinus. We report a case of ectopic tooth located in the nasal cavity, a rare site. The mass depicted by CT was highly attenuated, and central lucency was observed.

Keyword

Tooth, nose; Tooth, ectopic; Paranasal sinuses, CT

MeSH Terms

Maxillary Sinus
Nasal Cavity
Palate
Tooth*