Rhinolith

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Rhinolith
Classification and external resources
File:Xray.jpg
Xray of paranasal sinuses showing rhinolith
ICD-10 J34.8
ICD-9 478.19

A rhinolith is a calculus present in the nasal cavity. The word is derived from the roots rhino- and -lith, literally meaning "nose stone". It is an uncommon medical phenomenon, not to be confused with dried nasal mucus. Rhinoliths can cause nasal obstruction, epistaxis, headache, sinusitis and epiphora. [1] [2]

References

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  1. "American Heritage Dictionary". Houghton Mifflin Company. 2004.  Retrieved on December 10, 2006.
  2. Ghorayeb, Bechara (October 21, 2006). "Pictures of Rhinolith (Nasal Calculus)".  Retrieved on December 10, 2006.