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Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2011;38(3):251-256.
Published online May 1, 2011.
Clinical Experience with Nasolabial Cysts Using the Sublabial Approach.
Joon Sung Kwon, Hwan Jun Choi, Chang Yong Choi, Jae Hong Park, Nae Kyeong Park, Sook Kim
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Korea. medi619@hanmail.net
2Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Korea.
3Department of General Surgery, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Korea.
4Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Korea.
Abstract
PURPOSE
A nasolabial cyst is a rare non-odontogenic, soft-tissue, developmental cyst arising anywhere on the face inferior to the nasoalar region. It is thought to arise from either epithelial remnants trapped along the lines of fusion during the development of face or the remnants of the developing nasolacrimal duct. This study examines various features of nasolabial cysts with bony involvement to provide a basis for correct diagnosis and treatment. METHODS: Eight cases of nasolabial cyst treated in Soonchunhyang Hospital between March 2002 and July 2010 were examined in terms of their clinical features and radiological and histological findings. Seven patients underwent surgical excision of the cyst via an intraoral, sublabial approach. One underwent incision and drainage.
RESULTS
Our eight patients were seven women and one man. The most frequent symptoms and signs were facial deformity and swelling of the nasolabial fold. Computed tomography(CT) showed a well-circumscribed cystic mass lateral to the pyriform aperture. Seven cases had erosive lesions on CT, and the intraoperative findings were consistent with a nasolabial cyst with a bony defect. Typical histopathological findings showed that these cysts were most frequently lined with respiratory epithelium with ciliated columnar cells and cuboid cells. No patient developed complications or recurrences.
CONCLUSION
A nasolabial cyst is often unrecognized or confused with other intranasal masses, including fissural and odontogenic cysts, midface infections, or swelling in the nasolabial area. Therefore, a careful clinical and radiological evaluation should be preformed when considering the differential diagnosis. We present eight patients with nasolabial cysts treated via a gingivobuccal approach with excellent functional and cosmetic results.
Keywords: Nasolabial; Developmental; Congenital; Cyst
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