Congenital inferior turbinate hypertrophy: An overlooked entity in newborns and review of the literature
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2022
Abstract
Background Neonatal nasal obstruction may result in respiratory distress, feeding difficulties, sleep apnoea and failure to thrive; hence, it requires thorough evaluation and prompt intervention. Congenital inferior turbinate hypertrophy is relatively uncommon, and its presentation can mimic other congenital nasal anomalies. Relevance This paper reports two cases of congenital inferior turbinate hypertrophy in neonates that resulted in significant respiratory distress, feeding difficulties and sleep disturbance. Both patients were successfully treated surgically by endoscopic nasal dilatation and stenting. A literature search was performed to identify articles on congenital inferior turbinate hypertrophy in neonates and its management. Conclusion Albeit rare, congenital inferior turbinate hypertrophy should be considered a differential diagnosis in newborns presenting with respiratory distress at birth.
Keywords
Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy, Inferior Turbinate Surgery, Nasal Obstruction, Respiratory Distress, Newborn
Divisions
fac_med
Funders
None
Publication Title
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
Volume
136
Issue
2
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publisher Location
EDINBURGH BLDG, SHAFTESBURY RD, CB2 8RU CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND