Nasolabial cysts: Report of two cases

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Rodrigo Cabezón A.
Matías Willson E.
Francisco García-Huidobro N.
Karina Lira R.
Antonieta Solar G.

Keywords

Nasolabial cyst, sublabial excision, transnasal endoscopic marsupiali¬zation

Abstract

Nasolabial cysts are a rare developmental cyst, presenting as a fullness of cani­ne fossa, nasal ala or vestibule of the nose. They are usually asymptomatic but may become infected. The diagnostic approach includes physical examination and imaging studies such as computed tomography and/or magnetic resonance imaging. Treatment is complete surgical excision by sublabial approach, or transnasal endoscopic marsu­pialization. Here we describe two cases, one female presenting as nasal deformity due to progressive growth of unilateral nasolabial cyst, and a healthy young male presenting severe facial cellulitis, with a computed tomography showing bilateral nasolabial cysts. Nasolabial cyst should be incorporated in the differential diagnosis of nose deformities and facial swelling in otorhinolaryngology.

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