A Large Rhinolith and Importance of Nasal Endoscopy: A Case Report
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Rhinolith is stone formation within the nasal cavity. We describe a case of large rhinolith of right nasal cavity in a 51 yrs old female with history of foul smelling right nasal discharge and right epiphora. The rhinolith was removed using rigid nasal endoscope.
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