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Radiological diagnosis of rhinoscleroma—the ‘Palatal Sign’

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

E. E. Dawlatly
E. E. Dawlatly*
Affiliation:
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
*
Dr Ezzat E Dawlatly F.R.C.S.Ed., F.R.C.S.Eng., Asst Prof in Otolaryngology, King Fahd Hospital, P O Box 40008, Al Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia.
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Abstract

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This paper reports a characteristic radiological finding observed in seven cases of rhinoscleroma with nasal involvement. The soft palate exhibits a marked thickening at its attachment to the hard palate which tapers off towards its free edge. This new sign could be of help in the early diagnosis of this condition.

Keywords

RhinoscleromaRadiography
Type
View from Within: Radiology in Focus
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 11 , November 1991 , pp. 968 - 970
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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