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  • Congenital inferior turbinate hypertrophy: an overlooked entity in newborns and review of the literature

  • N A C A Rahim, J Saniasiaya, J Kulasegarah
  • Journal:
    The Journal of Laryngology & Otology / Volume 136 / Issue 2 / February 2022
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    15 October 2021, pp. 181-184
    Print publication:
    February 2022
  • 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.