It occurs from the solidification of mucus and nasal debris. As shown on the CT Scan X-Ray, the rhinolith was displacing the inferior turbinate superiorly and had to be removed under general anesthesia. Shown in this photograph is a pyogenic granuloma on the nasal septum. This mass is benign and is not a true neoplasm. In the nose, it usually presents as bleeding.
Treatment is by surgical removal.
Unfortunately, recurrences are common. The perforation can cause crusting, nasal bleeding and whistling when the patient breaths. Treatment involves the use of nasal wetting agents, placement of a plastic button over the perforation, and surgical repair. Repair with surgery is very difficult and failure to close the perforation is common. An osteoma is a benign slowly growing bone tumor.