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¹Service de chirurgie maxillofaciale et stomatologie, hôpital Adulte de la Pitié-Salpêtrière, université Pierre-et-Marie-Curie, Paris 6, 47-83, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75651 Paris cedex 13, France. lbenslama@noos.fr

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Head and Neck Pathology

Context:

Nasolabial cysts are uncommon epithelial cysts.
They originate in the jaw, specifically behind the ala nasi.
These cysts can extend into the inferior nasal meatus and labio-gingival sulcus.

Purpose:

To describe the characteristics, symptoms, and management of nasolabial cysts.
To highlight the diagnostic challenges and treatment efficacy.

Summary:

Nasolabial cysts present with symptoms such as nasal vestibule swelling, pain, and obstruction.
Radiological findings, including CT scans, can aid in diagnosis but are not specific.
Surgical excision is the definitive treatment, offering diagnostic confirmation and preventing recurrence.

Impact:

Provides a concise overview of nasolabial cyst presentation and management.
Emphasizes the importance of surgical intervention for diagnosis and cure.
Contributes to the understanding of rare jaw cyst pathologies.