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. 2025 May;77(5):2196-2199.
doi: 10.1007/s12070-025-05482-9. Epub 2025 Apr 22.

Rhinolithiasis: Endoscopic Management of a Forgotten Entity

Skander Kedous  1 , Youssef Makhlouf  1 , Ameni Amri  1 , Alia Methnani  1 , Oumaima Zitoun  1 , Rim Braham  1 , Mohamed Dhaha  1 , Souheil Jbali  1 , Sawssen Dhambri  1
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Rhinolithiasis: Endoscopic Management of a Forgotten Entity

Skander Kedous et al. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025 May.

Abstract

Rhinolithiasis is a rare and often overlooked condition with unclear pathophysiology and is more prevalent in underdeveloped regions. Its subtle rhinological symptoms frequently lead to delayed diagnosis. Computed tomography and nasal endoscopy are essential for identification. We present a 62-year-old patient successfully treated with endoscopic endonasal extraction under general anesthesia.

Keywords: Lithiasis; Nasal Obstruction; Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery.

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Conflict of InterestsNone. The authors declare no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. There are no financial nor personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence this work.

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