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Choanal atresia

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Recurrent upper respiratory infection

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Axial CT scan at the level of nasal cavity revealed bony narrowing of right posterior nasal cavity with a posterior membrane, consistent with right choanal atresia.

Mild enlarged left nasal cavity.

Case Discussion

Choanal atresia can be unilateral or bilateral and may be secondary to bony or membranous obstruction.  

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