Epistaxis
Epistaxis Originating From Middle Turbinate
While most nosebleeds originate from the anterior nasal septum, sometimes they occur from other areas within the nasal cavity. In this case the source of bleeding were the large vessels seen on the anterior...
Osler Weber Rendu Disease Inferior Turbinate
Notice the numerous telangiectatic spots on the anterior surface of this left inferior turbinate.
Osler Weber Rendu Disease Lips
Telltale telangiectatic spots may be found on the surface of the lips, tongue and fingertips in Osler Weber Rendu Disease.
Tears of Blood
In rare cases of severe epistaxis, blood may run up the nasal lacrimal duct and appear as "tears of blood".
Small Hemangioma on Ethmoid Bulla
The site of origin of recurring epistaxis is not always easily identified. Nasal endoscopes have proven invaluable for identification of the site of bleeding and for the application of site-specific...
Nasal Septum Post Cauterization with Silver Nitrate
In many cases of recurrent epistaxis, when the offending area has been identified, the vessels may be cauterized by the application of silver nitrate after a topical anaesthetic has been applied. This...
Large Blood Vessels Anterior Nasal Septum
In this patient two relatively large blood vessels can be seen on the right anterior nasal septum.
Kiesselbach's Plexus
Sometimes the vessels in Kiesselbach's Plexus may become quite large and, by virtue of their superficial location susceptible to damage from the most minimal trauma. The result is frequent spontaneous...
Little's Area Of The Anterior Nasal Septum
A highly vascular region, Kiesselbach' s Plexus of vessels arises in Little' s area of the nasal septum. Kiesselbach' s Plexus is the area of termination of the major blood vessels of this area: the anterior...
Hemotympanum From Epistaxis Case
This patient developed a hemotympanum from blood travelling up the eustachian tube during an episode of severe epistaxis.