Update on nonmalignant lesions of the inferior turbinate

Abstract

Lesions of the inferior turbinates are rarely isolated to these structures alone. Careful examination can noninvasively assist in early diagnosis of extensive lesions. Once malignancy and processes such as invasive fungal sinusitis or inverted papillomas have been ruled out, treatment of these lesions is ordinarily noncomplicated and definitive.

A Patient of Venous Hemangioma of the Inferior Turbinate

“…Most nonmalignant lesions have characteristic appearances, but definitive diagnosis is achieved with biopsy or culture Imaging techniques such as computerized tomography scan and magnetic resonance scan will reveal anatomic localization and extension of the tumor. 5,7,8 If the lesion is small, excisional biopsy itself is often curative. 5 Most venous hemangiomas are treated by complete surgical excision because these tumors are typically large and do not regress.…”

Inflammatory Polyp Arising From the Inferior Turbinate

“…The treatment modality of inflammatory polyp arising from the inferior turbinate is complete excision with some of the surrounding normal tissue by transnasal endoscopic approach. 1 This report can potentially improve clinicians' knowledge of benign tumors of inferior turbinate and be helpful in making early diagnosis and treatment at the first clinic visit.…”

“…Hyun Jin Min, MD, PhD 1 , and Kyung Soo Kim, MD, PhD 1 A 65-year-old healthy man was referred to our department for evaluation of a mass originating from right inferior turbinate, which was found incidentally during the treatment of acute rhinosinusitis at local clinic. He complained of purulent rhinorrhea, cough, and nasal obstruction.…”

“…A variety of infectious, inflammatory, neoplastic, and vascular lesions may affect the inferior turbinates. 1 Although it is not data limited to the inferior turbinate, inflammatory polyps are by far the most common accounting for nearly 70% of sinonasal benign tumors. 2 Otolaryngologists routinely examine the inferior turbinates with nasal endoscopy in patients with nasal symptoms.…”

“…Because of how routinely examined and accessible these structures are, otolaryngologists can diagnose benign lesions of the inferior turbinate early. 1 So, the knowledge of endoscopic findings of inflammatory polyp arising from the inferior turbinate can help the early diagnosis and treatment.…”