Rhinoscope
| Rhinoscope | |
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| Diagnostics | |
| OPS-301 code | 1-612 |
A Rhinoscope (or Nasoscope) is a thin, tube-like instrument used to examine the inside of the nose. A rhinoscope has a light and a lens for viewing and may have a tool to remove tissue.
Types
Rhinoscopy is performed by two procedures.
- Anterior Rhinoscopy
- Posterior Rhinoscopy
Anterior Rhinoscopy
In anterior rhinoscopy, the rhinoscope is advanced through the nose to examine the nasal cavity.
Posterior Rhinoscopy
In posterior rhinoscopy, the rhinoscope is advanced through the mouth to examine the back of the nasal cavity above the soft palate.
References
External links
- Rhinoscope entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".
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