Bilateral accessory inferior turbinates and secondary middle turbinates

作者:Lee Sun Young; Bae Kyung Eun; Lee Han Bee*; Cho Woo Ho; Kim Jae Hyung; Cho Hyun Sun; Lee Ji Hye
来源:Japanese Journal of Radiology, 2012, 30(6): 530-532.
DOI:10.1007/s11604-012-0082-7

摘要

Bifid inferior nasal turbinates-two inferior turbinates with a single root observed in the nasal cavity-are an extremely rare anatomical variation, especially when they are observed bilaterally and exist with other variations. We report a case of bilateral bifid inferior nasal turbinates with bilateral secondary middle turbinates. We discuss the findings of this rare condition and suggest an appropriate term-accessory inferior turbinate-to replace bilateral inferior turbinate by reason of its embryology.

  • 出版日期2012-7