Rhinoliths presenting during Routine Radiography: Two Cases

From Volume 27, Issue 10, December 2000 | Pages 505-507

Authors

S.K.J Pitt

BChD(Hons), MFDS RCS

Senior House Officer, Birmingham Dental Hospital

Articles by S.K.J Pitt

P.G.J Rout

BDS, FDS RCS, MDentSci, DDR RCR

Consultant in Dental Radiology, Birmingham Dental Hospital

Articles by P.G.J Rout

Abstract

Rhinoliths are calcified masses found within the nasal cavity. They are an uncommon finding and usually present to ENT surgeons. This article presents two cases where rhinoliths have been recognized in the dental setting, and discusses their management and treatment.

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