“Mulberry” mucosa is seen in
Correct Answer: Hyperophic rhinitis
Description: Hyperophic rhinitis: Examination shows hyperophy of turbinates. Turbinal mucosa is thick and does not pit on pressure. It shows little shrinkage with vasoconstrictor drugs due to presence of underlying fibrosis. Maximum changes are seen in the inferior turbinate. It may be hyperophied in its entirety or only at the anterior end, posterior end or along the inferior border giving it a mulberryappearance. Ref: Dhingra 7e pg 172.
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