Bilateral nasolabial cyst: a rare case

BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Aug 31:2018:bcr2018226049. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2018-226049.

Abstract

Nasolabial cysts are rare non-odontogenic cysts characterised by their extraosseous appearance and are always located near to ala nasi. They are painless and located beneath the mucosa leading to soft tissue swelling and elevation of nasal ala. Bilateral nasolabial cyst is a rare occurrence. This case report describes the clinical diagnostic features and multimodal imaging appearance of nasolabial cyst with review of literature.

Keywords: dentistry and oral medicine; mouth; radiology.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Edema / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Multimodal Imaging
  • Nonodontogenic Cysts / complications
  • Nonodontogenic Cysts / diagnostic imaging*
  • Nonodontogenic Cysts / surgery*
  • Nose Diseases / complications
  • Nose Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Nose Diseases / surgery*
  • Recurrence