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A cell in the inferior turbinate is very rare. Only a few cases have been described.
Hyperplasia of the Turbinate Head
Hyperplasia of the turbinate head is a very common type of pathology observed in most patients suffering from allergic rhinitis, nasal hyperreactivity, or chronic infection.
In the inferior turbinate, the hypertrophic head protrudes in a medial and anterior direction and may obstruct the valve area.
In the middle turbinate, hypertrophy is often combined with polypous degeneration of the mucosa. The middle meatus is obstructed, and drainage and ventilation of the paranasal sinuses may be compromised. Facial neuralgia may result.
Hyperplasia of the Whole Turbinate
Hyperplasia of the whole turbinate is an even more common symptom of allergic rhinitis, nasal hyperreactivity, or chronic infection.
In the inferior turbinate, this is a very common type of pathology that causes permanent nasal obstruction to differing degrees, and requires treatment (▶ Fig. 2.121).
Fig. 2.121Hypertrophy of the entire inferior turbinate on the right.
The same applies to the middle turbinate. In this case, the hypertrophy is usually a symptom of a more extensive pathological syndrome.
Hyperplasia of the Turbinate Tail
This is frequently seen in patients with chronic sinusitis and postnasal discharge. Due to continuous irritation and infection, the mucosa degenerates with the formation of polypoid, papillomatous, or fibrous new growth (▶ Fig.
2.122).
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Fig. 2.122Degenerated mucosa of the tail of the right inferior turbinate.
2.3Diagnosis and Documentation
2.3.1Making the Diagnosis
There are four basic steps to diagnosis in reconstructive nasal surgery:
1. Recording the patient’s complaints and taking the medical history
2. Examining the nose and related structures
3. Arranging photography and imaging and taking measurements when required
4. Performing function tests
Completion of these diagnostic steps generally requires two or three office visits. The findings are reviewed prior to surgery on the day the patient is admitted to hospital. The final diagnosis is made at surgery after topical anesthesia and mucosal decongestion have taken effect.
The first visit is devoted to listening to the patient’s complaints, taking a general medical and rhinological history, and conducting an initial examination of the nose and related structures. Arrangements for photography, imaging (CT and/or MRI), and function tests (e.g., rhinomanometry, acoustic rhinometry, and olfactometry) are made (see ▶ Function Tests). The preliminary diagnosis and a preliminary plan of treatment are discussed. Generally, however, we limit the information that is given at this stage. We explain to the patient that we will discuss the findings and the treatment at length at the next visit, when the results of all examinations are available. A standard leaflet about nasal surgery procedures may be handed out, provided that the patient is informed about the operation that is most likely indicated.
The second visit is focused on the results of the photography, imaging, and function tests. The complaints are reviewed and the examination of the nose and analysis
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of the face are repeated. Endoscopy is carried out (after decongestion). The findings are then summarized and a treatment proposal is made and explained. The advantages and disadvantages of general versus local anesthesia are discussed. At this time, the benefits and risks of surgery should be discussed (see following text). The patient is also informed about the practical aspects of surgical intervention (e.g., hospital admission or day surgery, length of stay, postoperative care and follow up, rules to be adhered to when back home, period of not working, etc.). It is advisable to write down in the patient’s medical record the most important considerations and decisions in order to avoid later misunderstandings. In some cases, we like to read them aloud to the patient while writing.
Treatment Plan
A treatment plan is drawn up and discussed with the patient. The surgical procedure is explained, including the risks and benefits of the operation, as extensively dealt with in the section on ▶ Preoperative Care on. An information leaflet and consent form are handed to the patient. It is advisable to have a relative of the patient present during this second visit to help avoid any misunderstandings.
Visual Analogue Scoring of Complaints and Rating Scales of Quality of Life
Visual Analogue Scoring Scale
Over the past two decades, it has become more and more common to express the degree of a patient’s complaints in numbers instead of using adjectives such as “light,” “moderate,” “severe,” “very severe,” and so on. Staging the severity of a complaint on a numeric scale, a so-called visual analogue scale (VAS), allows a more scientific evaluation of the effect of a certain treatment. Numbers allow a statistical analysis, so that the effect of a therapy can be expressed quantitatively. Scales ranging from 1 to 5 or from 1 to 10 are both generally accepted. Using this method, the effect of a surgical procedure can be quantified and the effectiveness of a new drug can be compared with that of placebo, for example. Also, the use of a VAS may be helpful in treating an individual patient. We use this method to investigate the effect of a conservative treatment, for example the effect of a corticosteroid spray on breathing obstruction caused by turbinate hyperplasia. When the effect appears to be insufficient, this will help both the surgeon and the patient to decide on a surgical reduction of the turbinate.
Quality of Life Scale
Similarly, it has become customary to test the results of treatment using a “quality of life scale.” Patients are asked to rate various aspects of health and well-being numerically before and after therapy.
“The patient must be interviewed... By means of questions it is possible to learn a great deal concerning the illness, which
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enables better treatment.” (Rufus, leading physician at Ephesus Medical School, 1st century AD)
2.3.2Examination
Inspection and Palpation
In medical examination, inspection precedes palpation. However, when examining the nose, inspection and palpation are usually carried out simultaneously. Inspection requires a light, which is not too bright, so that shadow effects and light reflexes remain visible. It is important to illuminate the nose from different angles by moving the patient’s head. This is the best way to visualize scars, irregularities, asymmetries, dimples, and grooves. Special attention is drawn to reflection lines and shadow areas (
Fig. 2.123).
Fig. 2.123Inspection of the external nose using reflection of light. Note the bilateral and symmetrical dorsal reflex lines and dome reflexes.
There are two ways to palpate the nose: by gently stroking, and gently pressing. Stroking gently with the index finger will reveal irregularities and defects of the skin, bone, and cartilage. The quality of the feeling gives information about the thickness and condition of the skin and the subcutaneous tissues. Both index fingers, or one index
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finger and the thumb, are used to palpate for symmetry. Gentle pressure is applied to investigate the stiffness, mobility, and support of the various nasal structures. The bony dorsum is examined with the index finger (▶ Fig.
2.124), the bony pyramid with two or three fingers (▶ Fig.
2.125 and ▶ Fig. 2.126). The cartilaginous dorsum and the
nasal tip (domes) are examined for projection and support by applying gentle (rhythmic) downward pressure with the index finger (▶ Fig. 2.127). The columella and the position of the caudal end of the septum are examined by lifting the tip with the thumb (▶ Fig. 2.128). The ala is examined by gentle palpation between the index finger and the thumb (▶ Fig.
2.129). All elements of the external pyramid should be
examined in the front view, both side views, and the base view (see box Specific Aspects of the Nasal Pyramid to be Examined).
Specific Aspects of the Nasal Pyramid to be Examined
Front view
Length and width in relation to face
Side view
Length in relation to forehead and chin Prominence (projection) of bony pyramid, cartilaginous
pyramid, and tip Angles: frontonasal and nasolabial Profile: humps, saddling, sagging, irregularities
Columellar position and columellar base in relation to alar rim
Grooves and dimples
Base view
Projection of lobule and tip Width, configuration, and symmetry of nares, columella,
alae, vestibulum, and valve
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