The Hidden Giant: A Report of an Enormous Rhinolith

Rhinolith, commonly addressed as nasal stone is quite unusual and rare entity. It is actually a calcified mass that form within the nasal cavity, typically as a result of mineral deposits accumulating around a core of foreign material (which can be exogenous or endogenous in origin). Although often small and asymptomatic, rhinolith can occasionally grow to significant size, causing severe clinical symptoms. Case description: We report a case of this clinical entity, a tribal woman from interior Himalayan regions, where the lack of medical facilities and expertise led to missed diagnosis, years of suffering and a rhinolith of humongous proportions. Although a rare clinical entity, recurrent specific symptoms, as discussed in article should raise a suspicion of Rhinolithiasis too. If diagnosed at initial stages, it can save years of torment and complications to patient.