scholarly journals A nose out of joint: first reported case of prison-acquired marijuana-based rhinolith

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. e231989
Author(s):  
Murray Smith ◽  
Eugene Wong ◽  
Navid Ahmadi ◽  
Narinder Pal Singh
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Nasal Cavity ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Correctional Facility ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Persistent Symptoms ◽  
Plastic Bead

Rhinoliths are calcareous concretions of the nasal cavity formed around a nidus that may be endogenous (eg, dislodged tooth) or an exogenous foreign body (eg, plastic bead inserted by a child). Rhinoliths are often found incidentally on endoscopy or imaging to assess for other pathologies. The incidence is estimated to be 1 in 10 000 of all otolaryngology outpatient presentations, but this is likely to be an underestimate due to the often asymptomatic nature of this condition. We describe the unique case of a rhinolith that developed from a marijuana-filled balloon that the patient attempted to smuggle into a correctional facility. After inserting the package into his nostril, the patient then mistakenly believed it had been accidentally swallowed. Despite experiencing persistent symptoms of nasal obstruction and recurrent sinonasal infections, the marijuana package was only discovered 18 years after insertion following imaging for an unrelated indication

scholarly journals Eraser Rhinolith: A Case Report

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hesam Jahandideh ◽  
Farideh Hosseinzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Nasal Cavity ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Left Nasal Cavity ◽  
Round Shape ◽  
Psychiatric Problems

Abstract- Nasal foreign bodies are usually received in otolaryngology practice. Although more frequently seen in pediatric patients, also they can affect adults, specifically those with mental retardation or any psychiatric problems. We presented an unusual case of the nasal foreign body, an eraser rhinolith in a 17-year-old boy with mild mental retardation presented with long-lasting nasal obstruction but no chronic infection or epistaxis. Computed tomography revealed a peripherally calcified sub-mucosal round mass in the left nasal cavity. After surgery, a round shape foreign body that looked like an eraser piece was removed from the nasal cavity. Rhinolith can present just with nasal obstruction. With properly diagnosed and appropriate surgery, all rhinoliths can be removed and complication of extraction can be minimized

scholarly journals Rhinolithiasis: A Rare Clinical Case

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-26
Author(s):  
Sylvain Diembi ◽  
Harol Boris Otouana ◽  
Gerard Chidrel Gouoni ◽  
A Tsieri Tsoba ◽  
Brice Diabassana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Nasal Cavity ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Endoscopic Surgery ◽  
Clinical Case ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Therapeutic Management ◽  
Positive Diagnosis

Rhinolithiasis is a rare condition in our current practice. We report the case of a 19 year old woman, presenting with a double symptom marked by rhinorrhea and chronic unilateral nasal obstruction evolving since the age of 7 years, without any known foreign body. Rhinoscopy and nasal endoscopy coupled with CT scan were decisive examinations for the positive diagnosis. The therapeutic management consisted in the extraction of the rhinolithiasis resulting in the vacuity of the nasal cavity. The evolution was favorable with simple postoperative courses. Keywords: Rhinolithiasis; Woman; Rhinoscopy; Endoscopic Surgery

scholarly journals One Notable Complication of Nasopharyngeal Airway: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 584-586
Author(s):  
Blake Briggs ◽  
Chase Countryman ◽  
Henderson McGinnis
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Airway Obstruction ◽  
Nasal Cavity ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Upper Airway ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Body Retention ◽  
Nasopharyngeal Airway

Introduction: The nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) is used by emergency providers and first responders to assist with oxygenation in obtunded, critically ill patients. There are few recorded NPA complications. Case Report: We describe a unique case in which a patient went multiple days with recurrent symptoms of upper airway obstruction secondary to retained NPA. Discussion: Nasopharyngeal airways may be uniquely prone to being displaced and retained due to their use in emergent situations, their small size, and time of insertion in the field prior to emergency department (ED) contact where handoff is not often standardized. Conclusion: The use of large-flanged NPAs might reduce incidences of displacement into the nasal cavity. This case highlights the need for improved handoff communication between emergency medical services and ED staff, especially to account for all inserted devices to prevent foreign body retention.

scholarly journals Sinonasal Hemangiopericytoma of Inferior Turbinate presenting as Chronic Dacryocystitis: A Rare Presentation

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-35
Author(s):  
Gaurav Gupta ◽  
Vikas Devra ◽  
Tushar Jain
Keyword(s):  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Inferior Turbinate ◽  
Unusual Presentation ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Chronic Dacryocystitis ◽  
Headache Pain

ABSTRACT Sinonasal hemangiopericytoma are unusual tumors that develop from pericytes. We present a unique case of sinonasal hemangiopericytoma of inferior turbinate which presented with chronic dacryocystitis. Patient usually present with nasal obstruction, epistaxis, mass, headache, pain, discharge. But, chronic dacryocystitis is very unusual presentation. How to cite this article Devra V, Gupta G, Jain T. Sinonasal Hemangiopericytoma of Inferior Turbinate presenting as Chronic Dacryocystitis: A Rare Presentation. Clin Rhinol An Int J 2014;7(1):34-35.

scholarly journals An Unusual Foreign Body of Eight Months Duration in the Nasopharynx of a Three Years Old Child

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 140-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alok Kumar Agrahari ◽  
Suddhasheel Roy ◽  
Rajiv Kumar Jain
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
General Anesthesia ◽  
Male Child ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Unusual Foreign Body ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Per Oral

ABSTRACT A unique case of a 5 cm long impacted broken toothbrush in nasopharynx of a 3-year-old male child is being reported. The foreign body remained impacted for a long period of 8 months. The toothbrush was visualized transnasally by endoscopy and removed per oral under general anesthesia. How to cite this article Agrahari AK, Roy S, Jain RK. An Unusual Foreign Body of Eight Months Duration in the Nasopharynx of a Three Years Old Child. Int J Otorhinolaryngol Clin 2014;6(3): 140-141.

scholarly journals Rhinolith causing unilateral chronic rhinosinusitis: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 414
Author(s):  
Sumit Prinja ◽  
Garima Bansal ◽  
Jailal Davessar ◽  
Simmi Jindal ◽  
Suchina Parmar
Keyword(s):  
Nasal Cavity ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Maxillary Sinusitis ◽  
Nasal Discharge ◽  
Endonasal Approach ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Uncommon Disease ◽  
Chronic Maxillary Sinusitis ◽  
The Right

<p class="abstract">Rhinolith or nasal stone is formed by mineralization within nasal cavity. They are calcareous concretions that are formed by the deposition of salts on an intranasal foreign body. It is an uncommon disease that may present asymptomatically or cause symptoms like nasal obstruction, consecutive sinusitis with or without purulent rhinitis, post nasal discharge, epistaxis, anosmia, nasal malodour and headache. They are usually diagnosed incidentally on radiographic examinations or depending on the symptoms. In this paper we report a 28-year-old woman admitted in the ENT department of GGS Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot with a calcified mass in the right nasal cavity causing long standing unilateral nasal obstruction for 3 years, rhinorrhoea (usually malodourous foetid), post nasal discharge and headache for 1 year. The calcified mass was thought to contain the air cell and removed by endonasal approach. The aim of this study is to report a case of rhinolith with chronic maxillary sinusitis along with a review of literature.</p>

scholarly journals Rupture of an infected iliac artery pseudoaneurysm caused by asymptomatic gastrointestinal foreign body perforation

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (7) ◽  
pp. 030006052094208 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Lun ◽  
Han Jiang ◽  
Shijie Xin ◽  
Jian Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Body ◽  
Iliac Artery ◽  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Abscess Formation ◽  
Retroperitoneal Abscess ◽  
Surgical Drainage ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Artery Pseudoaneurysm ◽  
Infected Pseudoaneurysm ◽  
Iliac Artery Pseudoaneurysm

We report a unique case of a ruptured iliac artery pseudoaneurysm caused by asymptomatic gastrointestinal perforation and retroperitoneal abscess formation. A 46-year-old man presented to the Emergency Department of our institution. Angiography showed a ruptured iliac artery pseudoaneurysm caused by retroperitoneal abscess formation. After endovascular repair and surgical drainage, the cause of the abscess was finally identified as a toothpick. Findings from this case show that asymptomatic gastrointestinal foreign body perforation can be a rare, but insidious, cause of an infected pseudoaneurysm. Prompt surgical intervention is sometimes necessary when treating patients with arterial pseudoaneurysm caused by a perivascular abscess.

Traumatic tympanic membrane perforation by a needlefish: case report

2012 ◽  
Vol 126 (9) ◽  
pp. 932-934 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Bijoor ◽  
T Rourke ◽  
H Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Tympanic Membrane ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Tympanic Membrane Perforation ◽  
Careful Examination ◽  
Mechanism Of Injury ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Membrane Perforation

AbstractObjectives:We report a unique case of traumatic tympanic membrane perforation caused by a needlefish beak. We describe the mechanism of injury, the clinical findings and the treatment.Case report:An 11-year-old boy presented with otorrhoea and hearing loss secondary to a traumatic tympanic membrane perforation by a needlefish. The perforation was repaired by performing a myringoplasty, with satisfactory post-operative audiological results.Conclusion:To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of its kind. It is recommended that careful examination of the middle-ear space should always be carried out prior to and during myringoplasty if there is a possibility of a foreign body.

scholarly journals Pituitary macroadenoma presenting as a nasal tumor: case report

2014 ◽  
Vol 132 (6) ◽  
pp. 377-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nivaldo Adolfo Silva Junior ◽  
Fabiano Reis ◽  
Larissa Kaori Miura ◽  
Guilherme Henrique Vieira ◽  
Luciano Souza Queiroz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pituitary Adenoma ◽  
Nasal Cavity ◽  
Nasal Obstruction ◽  
Sphenoid Sinus ◽  
Sella Turcica ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Lower Surface ◽  
Large Mass ◽  
Histopathological Analysis ◽  
Tumor Extension

CONTEXT: Pituitary macroadenomas are rare intracranial tumors. In a few cases, they may present aggressive behavior and invade the sphenoid sinus and nasal cavity, causing unusual symptoms. In this paper, we report an atypical case of pituitary adenoma presenting as a nasal mass.CASE REPORT: The patient was a 44-year-old woman who had had amenorrhea and galactorrhea for ten months, with associated nasal obstruction, macroglossia and acromegaly. Both growth hormone and prolactin levels were increased. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a large mass originating from the lower surface of the pituitary gland, associated with sella turcica erosion and tumor extension through the sphenoid sinus and nasal cavity. Histopathological analysis demonstrated a chromophobe pituitary adenoma with densely packed rounded epithelial cells, with some atypias and rare mitotic figures. There was no evidence of metastases.CONCLUSION: Macroadenoma invading the nasal cavity is a rare condition and few similar cases have been reported in the literature. This study contributes towards showing that tumor extension to the sphenoid sinus and nasopharynx needs to be considered and investigated in order to make an early diagnosis when atypical symptoms like nasal obstruction are present.

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