The role of open rhinoplasty in the management of nasal dermoid cysts.

Abstract

The nasal dermal sinus cyst is one of many midline nasal masses that often pose diagnostic and treatment dilemmas for the plastic and reconstructive surgeon. The differential diagnosis of the midline nasal mass includes both congenital and acquired processes. A thorough understanding of its cause is crucial to treatment. A comprehensive discussion of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, sequelae, and surgical management, and a representative case analysis, of the nasal dermal sinus cyst is presented to delineate the role of open rhinoplasty in optimizing the care of this congenital nasal deformity.

• Authors: R J Rohrich, J B Lowe, M R Schwartz
• Journal: Plastic and reconstructive surgery (Plast Reconstr Surg) Vol. 104 Issue 5 Pg. 1459-66; quiz 1467; discussion 1468 (Oct 1999) ISSN: 0032-1052 [Print] United States
• PMID: 10513932 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Dermoid Cyst (diagnosis, surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Nose Neoplasms (diagnosis, surgery)
• Rhinoplasty (methods)