INFERIOR CONCHA BULLOSA: A RARE CAUSE OF NASAL OBSTRUCTION

Abstract

Inferior Concha bullosa (ICB) is the presence of air cells within the inferior turbinates. Superior and middle concha bullosa arefrequently encountered in the clinical practice, however, inferior concha bullosa is rarely seen. ICB is generally asymptomatic butvery rarely can present with nasal obstruction. Few cases of ICB presenting with nasal obstruction have been mentioned in theliterature. We, hereby report the case of a 32-year-old female presented with recurrent sinusitis and nasal blockage. Imaging revealedinferior concha bullosa with thickened turbinate. Treatment with systemic antihistaminics followed by surgery resulted in resolutionof symptoms. On subsequent follow-up for one year, there were to further episodes of nasal obstruction.