A Case of Endoscopic Approach of Epidermoid Cyst Arising in the Inner Surface of Nasal Bone.
- Author:
Jin Hyun BANG
1
;
Jang Hwan HAN
Author Information
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Asan Kangnung Hospital, Kangnung, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Epidermoid cyst;
Nasal cavity;
Endoscopic surgery
- MeSH:
Craniotomy;
Dermoid Cyst;
Drainage;
Epidermal Cyst*;
Female;
Humans;
Nasal Bone*;
Nasal Cavity;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2000;43(5):545-548
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
The midline dermoid cysts are rare congenital lesions that occur either solitary or in association with various craniofacial disorders. The growth of these lesions can cause nasal and midfacial disfigurement, recurrent localized infection, and symptoms consistent with an intranasal lesion (e.g., obstruction). Complete excision is necessary, otherwise the epithelial-lined tract (s) can regenerate, often resulting in chronic drainage and intermittent infection. We present an unusual case of congenital midline nasal epidermoid cyst in an 19-year-old girl for whom no radiographic evidence of transcranial extension was found. Transnasal endoscopic access without craniotomy was used to remove the epidermoid cyst arising in the inner surface of nasal bone.
