A Case of Nasofrontal Dermoid Cyst Via Transcollumelar Approach
10.21593/kjhno/2020.36.1.27
- Author:
Kang Hyun LEE
1
;
Sung Min LEE
;
Sang Wook KIM
;
Ki Joon PARK
;
Dong-Kyu KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:
Korean Journal of Head and Neck Oncology
2020;36(1):27-31
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The midline nasal dermoid cysts are rare congenital neoplasms, which are diagnosed frequently in childhood. Masses are often noticeable at birth gaining size over time with recurrent infections and usually arise from the nasal cavity or lower 1/3 of the nasal dorsum. CT scan as the primary investigation is helpful to determine accurately the size and extent of the lesion as well as the integrity of adjacent bony structures. MRI scan is recommended to rule out an intracranial extension or sinus tracts. Treatment of choice is the complete surgical excision preserving the cyst wall. Here in, we present an unusual case of nasofrontal dermoid cyst in a 19-year-old boy without radiographic evidence of transcranial extension. In this case, we surgically removed nasofrontal dermoid cyst via transcolumellar approach. We also corrected saddle nose deformity after mass removal. Therefore, in this case, we experienced a successful case in which the nasofrontal dermoid cyst was totally removed without facial scar and deformity.
