Cholesterol granulomas are inflammatory deposits commonly found in the mastoid antrum and air cells of temporal bone. They rarely occur in the nose. Here, we report an extremely rare case of cholesterol granuloma in the nasal septum, and include a short literature review. The clinical characteristics, pathology, and surgical treatment are also discussed.

Pleomorphic adenoma in the otorhinolaryngological field is frequently found in the major salivary glands, but is rare in minor salivary glands. Two cases of pleomorphic adenoma of the nasal cavity are reported. Case 1. A 26-year-old female who complained of nasal obstruction had a tumor arising from the right side of the nasal septum. The tumor, 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.2cm in size, was surgically removed...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate fracture patterns of the nasal septum. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional cadaveric study. SETTING Synthes research laboratories, Philadelphia, PA. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Eighteen cadavers were divided into three groups. Group A was subjected to low-level force administered to the nasal tip. Group B underwent moderate-level force and group C high-level force. Cadavers subseq...

Nasal breathing is a requirement for proper growth and development of the craniofacial complex. Inadequacy of the nasal airway from obstruction such as from nasal septal deviation (NSD) can affect craniofacial development. Further investigation of the possibility of rapid maxillary expansion (RME) correcting NSD would be valuable, considering the undesirable sequelae of NSD on nasal breathing, ...

INTRODUCTION Septal deviation is a common disease seen in daily otorhinolaryngology practice and septoplasty is a commonly performed surgical procedure. Caudal septum deviation is also a challenging pathology for ear, nose, and throat specialists. Many techniques are defined for caudal septal deviation. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of caudal septal extension graft (CSEG) applicatio...

Leiomyoma is a benign myogenic tumor that may develop wherever smooth muscle is present. It occurs commonly in the uterus, skin, and gastrointestinal tract and is rare within the nasal cavity. Only three of twenty-four reported cases of sinonasal leiomyoma have been found to originate from the nasal septum. Treatment of choice for these neoplasms is surgical excision. We present two cases of na...

OBJECTIVE To define the modulus of elasticity for nasal septum, auricular, upper lateral, and lower lateral cartilages. METHODS Prospective enrollment of sequential patients undergoing septorhinoplasty. Test samples were obtained through routine surgical interventions using atraumatic harvesting techniques. The modulus of elasticity was determined using a customized biomechanical testing devi...