Giant Nasolabial Cyst Treated Using Neumann Incision: Case Report

Abstract Introduction  A nasolabial cyst is an ectodermal development cyst. It presents as a fullness of canine fossa, nasal ala, or vestibule of the nose. It is rare and usually small. Treatment consists of complete surgical excision or transnasal endoscopic marsupialization. Objective  To describe...

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Veröffentlicht in:International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology 2013-10, Vol.17 (4), p.421-423
Hauptverfasser: Ordones, Alexandre Beraldo, Neri, Larissa, Oliveira, Ingrid Helena Lopes, Tepedino, Miguel Soares, Pinna, Fábio de Rezende, Voegels, Richard Louis
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Introduction  A nasolabial cyst is an ectodermal development cyst. It presents as a fullness of canine fossa, nasal ala, or vestibule of the nose. It is rare and usually small. Treatment consists of complete surgical excision or transnasal endoscopic marsupialization. Objective  To describe a giant nasolabial cyst case treated using Neumann incision. Case Report  A 37-year-old man was referred to the otolaryngology department with nasal obstruction and nasal deformity. Computed tomography showed a nasal cystic lesion 4 × 4.5 × 5 cm wide. Surgical excision using Neumann incision was performed. Discussion  Neumann incision provides wide access to the nasal cavity and may be useful in nasolabial cyst treatment.
ISSN:1809-9777
1809-4864
1809-4864
DOI:10.1055/s-0033-1351674