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Bilateral nasolabial cysts associated with recurrent dacryocystitis
Dionysios E Kyrmizakis1, Vassilios A Lachanas, Antonios A Benakis
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Crete, School of Medicine, Heraklion, Crete, Greece. dkyrmiz@yahoo.com
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|June 14, 2005
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of bilateral nasolabial cysts co-occurring with chronic dacryocystitis. Surgical correction of both conditions was successful, suggesting a potential embryological link.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Ophthalmology
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Nasolabial cysts are rare, benign, developmental cysts originating from nasolacrimal duct remnants.
- Chronic dacryocystitis involves inflammation or infection of the lacrimal sac.
- Both conditions are uncommon and can present with distinct or overlapping symptoms.
Observation:
- A 48-year-old woman presented with bilateral chronic dacryocystitis and was found to have bilateral nasolabial cysts.
- Imaging confirmed the presence of cysts inferior to the nasal alar region.
- The patient had a history of prior external dacryocystorhinostomy on one side.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the nasolabial cysts was performed via a sublabial approach.
- Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy was successfully completed on the contralateral side.
- The patient remained asymptomatic ten months post-operatively.
Implications:
- A potential embryological correlation between nasolabial cysts and chronic dacryocystitis is suggested.
- Simultaneous surgical correction under a single anesthesia is feasible and avoids visible scarring.
- This case highlights the importance of considering associated conditions in rare presentations.