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Bilateral nasolabial cyst: a rare case.
Jayaprasad Anekar1, Krishna Santhosh Kumar2, Raj Achikanam Chirakara3
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, KVG Dental College and Hospital, Sullia DK, Karnataka, India.
BMJ Case Reports
|September 2, 2018
Summary
Nasolabial cysts are rare, extraosseous, non-odontogenic cysts appearing near the nasal ala. This report details the clinical and imaging features of this uncommon condition.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Head and Neck Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Nasolabial cysts are rare, non-odontogenic cysts.
- Characterized by extraosseous location near the ala nasi.
- Typically present as painless, submucosal masses causing soft tissue swelling.
Observation:
- Presents a rare case of bilateral nasolabial cyst.
- Characterized by painless submucosal swelling and nasal ala elevation.
- Demonstrates clinical diagnostic features and multimodal imaging findings.
Findings:
- Multimodal imaging is crucial for diagnosing nasolabial cysts.
- Bilateral presentation is exceptionally rare, posing diagnostic challenges.
- Histopathological confirmation is essential for definitive diagnosis.
Implications:
- Enhances understanding of rare cyst presentations in the maxillofacial region.
- Highlights the importance of comprehensive imaging in differential diagnosis.
- Provides a valuable reference for clinicians managing similar rare pathologies.
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