Morphologic variations of sesamoid cartilages of the nose in Iranian cadavers

Nasal Sesamoid Cartilages: Fact or Fiction? An Anatomical Study of the Lateral Nasal Ala

“…When the sesamoids were absent, the authors instead found "fibrous tissue between the tail of the lateral crus and piriform aperture " . 2 In their study of 10 Asian cadaveric noses, Han et al found sesamoid cartilage to be present in their specimens. 4 Despite this dogma, the authors debate the presence of sesamoid and accessory cartilages, as they have not been observed macroscopically or microscopically in their nasal surgical practices.…”

“…When the sesamoids were absent, the authors instead found “fibrous tissue between the tail of the lateral crus and piriform aperture ” . 2 In their study of 10 Asian cadaveric noses, Han et al found sesamoid cartilage to be present in their specimens. 4…”

“…1 Accessory cartilages are defined as small nasal cartilages between the lateral crus and piriform aperture of the nose bilaterally. 2 Sesamoid cartilages are defined as bilateral small nasal cartilage(s) between the upper lateral nasal cartilage and piriform aperture. 2 Previous studies have explored anatomical variations in the lateral nose in various populations.…”

“…2 Sesamoid cartilages are defined as bilateral small nasal cartilage(s) between the upper lateral nasal cartilage and piriform aperture. 2 Previous studies have explored anatomical variations in the lateral nose in various populations. Ebrahimi et al assessed the accessory cartilages in 41 Iranian cadavers.…”

“…2 Sesamoid cartilages are defined as bilateral small nasal cartilage(s) between the upper lateral nasal cartilage and piriform aperture. 2…”