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Review
. 2009 Apr;42(2):193-205, vii.
doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2009.01.008.

Nasal, septal, and turbinate anatomy and embryology

David Neskey  1 , Jean Anderson Eloy, Roy R Casiano
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Nasal, septal, and turbinate anatomy and embryology

David Neskey et al. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2009 Apr.

Abstract

This article discusses the development and anatomy of the nasal septum and structures of the lateral nasal wall. Emphasis is placed on anatomic variations associated with surgically correctable nasal obstruction. Common variations, such as deviated nasal septum, inferior turbinate hypertrophy, paradoxic middle turbinate, and concha bullosa, are discussed. Rare developmental causes of nasal obstruction are briefly outlined.

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