Giant Nasolabial Cyst Treated Using Neumann Incision: Case Report

Abstract

Introduction A nasolabial cyst is an ectodermal development cyst. It presents as a fullness of canine fossa, nasal ala, or vestibule of the nose. It is rare and usually small. Treatment consists of complete surgical excision or transnasal endoscopic marsupialization.

Objective To describe a giant nasolabial cyst case treated using Neumann incision.

Case Report A 37-year-old man was referred to the otolaryngology department with nasal obstruction and nasal deformity. Computed tomography showed a nasal cystic lesion 4 × 4.5 × 5 cm wide. Surgical excision using Neumann incision was performed.

Discussion Neumann incision provides wide access to the nasal cavity and may be useful in nasolabial cyst treatment.

Keywords

cysts - nasal obstruction - nasal cavity

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