Rhinolith

Rhinoliths or nasal stones result from calcification of a nidus within the nasal cavity. Though nasal foreign bodies are not uncommon, rhinoliths are rare and are distinguished from intranasal foreign bodies by mineral deposition and encrustation. We report a case of a 30 year old lady with a thalassemia minor who was diagnosed to have a rhinolith by computerized tomography [CT] and underwent successful surgical removal of the lesion. CT scan of the paranasal sinuses is the radiological investigation of choice in this condition

pathological expression of Brunner's gland hyperplasia into adenoma and hamartoma

The terms Brunners gland adenoma and hamartoma are 2 pathological expressions of hyperplasia of these glands. We report 3 patients and review the recent literature to support our hypothesis of common pathology. Awareness of the existence and character of Brunners gland lesions will increase the possibility of their accurate diagnosis