Concha bullosa, a neglected condition in palaeopathology

Abnormality of the structures of the nasal cavity has featured little in palaeopathology. Here we present a possible case of concha bullosa, the abnormal pneumatisation of the middle turbinate. Differential diagnosis for concha bullosa, and the potential importance of this condition in earlier populations are discussed.

► Concha bullosa in a Mediaeval skull.
► Concha bullosa is under-reported in palaeopathology.
► Accurate diagnosis requires CT scan.