Pathology of primary atrophic rhinitis and the results of middle turbinectomy in its treatment

ABSTRACT

Our data on 25 cases of primary atrophic rhinitis can be summarized as follow 7 The disease is more common in females and in adolescents. Abnormal large middle turbinate is a constant clinical feature. The epithelium of the inferior turbinate LS shows squamous metaplasia while the lamina propria shows chronic inflammatory cells, dilated capillaries, atrophic glands and variable degrees of fibres-is. The procedure of middle turbinectomy is described. The operation aims at removing the obstructing middle turbinates to prevent stasis of secretion and its sequelae. It is an easy operation, free from side effects and its result in Lybian patients is encouraging [80 percent]