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Klestadt's Cyst with Radiographic Contrast Medium: A Case Report.
Vijay Kumar A1, Jaishankar H P2, Shashidara3
1Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, PMNM Dental College & Hospital , Bagalkote, Karnataka, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|December 6, 2014
Summary
Klestadt
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Klestadt's cyst, also known as nasolabial cyst, is a rare developmental cyst.
- It originates from soft tissues and is non-odontogenic, accounting for a small percentage of jaw cysts.
Observation:
- Nasolabial cysts typically present as slow-growing, asymptomatic swellings in the nasolabial region.
- These soft-tissue cysts do not typically show radiographic changes.
Findings:
- This case report details the successful treatment of a nasolabial cyst.
- Radiographic contrast medium was utilized to accurately delineate the cyst's full extent.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis and visualization are crucial for effective treatment of nasolabial cysts.
- The use of contrast medium aids in surgical planning and management of this rare condition.
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