'Priapism' of the turbinates: a cause of nasal obstruction in sickle cell anaemia

'Priapism' of the turbinates: a cause of nasal obstruction in sickle cell anaemia

A cause of nasal obstruction in sickle cell anaemia not previously described in the literature is presented. The pathophysiology is the same as in priapism because of the similarities in the vascular arrangement of the turbinate and the penis. Various treatment options are considered but the best re...

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Published in:Journal of laryngology and otology Vol. 105; no. 10; p. 851
Main Author: Ajulo, S O
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England 01-10-1991
Subjects:
Anemia, Sickle Cell - complications
Child
Humans
Male
Nasal Obstruction - etiology
Priapism - etiology
Turbinates - blood supply
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Summary:A cause of nasal obstruction in sickle cell anaemia not previously described in the literature is presented. The pathophysiology is the same as in priapism because of the similarities in the vascular arrangement of the turbinate and the penis. Various treatment options are considered but the best results were achieved by surgical reduction of the inferior turbinates.
ISSN:0022-2151
DOI:10.1017/S0022215100117530