Paradoxical Curvature of Middle Turbinate: A Computed Tomographic Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 9
Abstract
Introduction: The superior, middle and inferior chonchae (turbinate) are present in the lateral wall of nasal cavity Conchae normally bend medially toward the nasal septum. If they bend in the reverse direction, this is called ‘paradoxical curvature’. Paradoxical curvature of the middle concha (turbinate) may lead to impingement of the middle meatus and thus to sinusitis. The purpose of our study was to analyze the prevalence of paradoxical curvature of middle turbinate and its relationship with age and sex. Material and methods: Sinonasal computed tomographic images of 100 subjects obtained from the Department of Radiodiagnosis, King George’s medical University, Lucknow in the period Aug 2013 to July 2014 were analyzed to determine the prevalence of paradoxical curvature of middle turbinate and its relationship with age and sex. Results: Out of total 100 subjects studied, paradoxical curvature of middle turbinate was seen in 12 subjects out of which 7 were males and 5 females. It was found in higher proportion in females (13.16%) as compared to males (11.29%) but this difference was not found to be statistically significant (p=0.780). The prevalence of unilateral Paradoxical middle turbinate was more frequent as compared to bilateral (4%) but the difference was statistically insignificant (p=0.679). Conclusion: No correlation between age intervals and prevalence of paradoxical curvature of middle turbinate was found.
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Sharma Shalini, Tiwari Gopal
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