Mnemonics for Causes of Nasal Septal Perforation

Remember the causes of Nasal Septal Perforation using the mnemonic RITALIN.

  • Rhinolith
  • Infection(TB, syphilis, fungal), Inflammatory (Wegener’s, Sarcoidosis)
  • Trauma
  • Abscess
  • Lupus, Leprosy
  • Idiopathic, Inhalant irritants(snuff and cocaine irritant, industrial toxin)
  • Neoplasm, Nasal myasis

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