The Incidence Of Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy In A Brazilian Population

Objetive: The aim of this study is to verify the incidence of inferior turbinates hypertrophy in a Brazilian population. Methods: Two thousand and four hundred panoramic radiography from the files of the Oral Pathology Department of the school of Dentistry UniFOA, Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, were evaluated for the presence of images compatible with inferior turbinate hypertrophy. Results: Out of 2,400 panoramic radiography studied, 6.83% (n = 164) showed images with features of inferior nasal turbinate hypertrohy. Out of 164 cases found, there was a tendency for individuals of male gender totaling 65.2% of cases (n = 107) compared to females with 34.8% (n = 57), a ratio of 1.87 X1. The age ranged from 7 to 62 years, mean 24.5 years, with a higher concentration in the age group between 10 and 40 years (n = 149) Conclusions: The occurrence rate found (6.83%) is low compared to literature. The main etiologic factor found was allergic rhinitis (79.9%), which may be associated with the air quality of the city.

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