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C L High1, G D Houston

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
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Nasolabial cysts present as asymptomatic swellings near the nose, likely originating from the nasolacrimal duct. Surgical excision is the recommended treatment, with a low recurrence rate for this benign lesion.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Nasolabial cysts, first described in 1882, are rare benign developmental cysts.
  • They typically manifest as asymptomatic soft tissue swellings in the canine fossa or nasal alar base region.
  • The exact etiology remains debated, though origin from the nasolacrimal duct is the leading theory.

Observation:

  • The most common clinical presentation is a painless swelling in the canine fossa or nasal alar base.
  • This lesion is a soft tissue mass, typically asymptomatic.

Findings:

  • Microscopic examination reveals a fibrous capsule lined by unremarkable pseudostratified columnar epithelium.
  • The cyst is believed to originate from remnants of the nasolacrimal duct.

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Implications:

  • Surgical excision is the primary treatment modality for nasolabial cysts.
  • The prognosis following surgical removal is generally excellent, with rare instances of recurrence.