Bilateral accessory inferior turbinates and secondary middle turbinates

Jpn J Radiol. 2012 Jul;30(6):530-2. doi: 10.1007/s11604-012-0082-7. Epub 2012 Apr 17.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Nasal Cavity / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Turbinates / abnormalities*
  • Turbinates / diagnostic imaging*