Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2009 Apr;52(4):369-372. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2009.52.4.369.

A Case of Giant Concha Bullosa Causing Complete Unilateral Obstruction of Nasal Cavity

• Jang JY
• Han JH
• Park DH
• Kim KT

• KMID: 2277040
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2009.52.4.369

Abstract

The term concha bullosa describes aerated turbinate and it is most common on middle turbinate. Symptoms of concha bullosa depends on the amount of pneumatization and location. Concha bullosa without symptoms does not need surgical treatment, however, surgical treatment is indicated when it causes nasal obstruction. There are many reports of concha bullosa because it is a common anatomic variation. Despite many reports of concha bullosa, there is no definite statistics on the size of concha bullosa, and there has been no reports on what its largest size is. This report deals with a giant concha bullosa of middle trubinate of 4.5 cm in length, 2.2 cm in width size causing complete nasal obstruction.

Keyword

Concha bullosa; Nasal obstruction

MeSH Terms

Anatomic Variation
Nasal Cavity
Nasal Obstruction
Turbinates