A 38-year-old man has chronic nasal obstruction. Exam and CT reveal a hard, radiodense mass. Explore the Differential Diagnosis for this unusual finding.
A 38-year-old man presented to the otolaryngology clinic with chronic difficulty breathing through his right nostril. Physical examination showed nasal septal deviation, calcified septal spurs, and a 2-cm perforation in the posterior septum. On rhinoscopy, a hard, nontender, white mass was observed in the floor of the right nostril. CT of the paranasal sinuses showed a well-defined, radiodense mass. Which of the following is the most likely etiology of the nasal mass?
What is the most likely diagnosis?
Ectopic Tooth, Nasal Mass, Nasal Obstruction, Otolaryngology, Tooth
