Congenital Midline Nasal Mass in a Toddler

Yashar, Sharam S.; Newbury, Robert; Cunningham, Bari B.

doi:10.1046/j.1525-1470.2000.01714.x

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“…DC and sinuses histologically replicate the characteristics of normal skin. They consist of a keratinous material-filled cavity walled with stratified squamous epithelium that includes fibroadipose tissue, hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and, less frequently, sweat glands [ 22 ]. In addition to nasal gliomas, nasal encephalocele, congenital hemangiomas, and epidermoid cysts, meningocele or meningoencephalocele, cystic schwannoma, hydatid cyst, epithelial inclusion cyst, and cold abscess are among the other differential diagnosis for DC [ 15 , 23 ].…”

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A Dermoid Cyst of the Head, Neck, and Face Region: A Case Report

Kalmegh,

Patil,

Hande

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Dermoid cyst (DC), a rare benign tumor of developmental origin that develops from mesoderm and ectoderm, is frequently identified in children. DC refers to three cysts that are histologically related, namely, DC, epidermoid cyst, and teratoma. About 70% of DCs are discovered in children aged five years or younger, with the majority being congenital. DC of the head and neck are rare, accounting for only 7% of all such cysts. DC, or benign cutaneous tumors, tend to grow and persist. The presence of epithelial cells along the lines of embryonic closure results in a DC. It is always difficult to properly diagnose these lesions using clinical tests and conventional radiography. Histologically, a DC must have two germ cell layers, and the diagnosis can only be made with pathologic confirmation. Specialized imaging tests including CT, MRI, ultrasonography, and histological examinations should be performed to make a diagnosis and choose the best course of action for surgery.

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A Dermoid Cyst of the Head, Neck, and Face Region: A Case Report

Kalmegh,

Patil,

Hande

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…Cysts and sinuses vary in both dimension and deepness. The cystic lesions usually present as firm, nonpulsating, nontransilluminating, noncompressible, nonpainful nodules (3,4). When superficial, they may be easily detected as a midline nasal mass.…”

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“…Histologically, dermoid cysts and sinuses entirely reproduce the features of the normal skin. They are composed by a cavity filled with keratinous material and lined by stratified squamous epithelium comprising hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and, more rarely, sweat glands (4). This accounts for the possible emergence of hair through the superficial opening (11,12).…”

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“…The possible association of the pit with a cystic or nodular nasal mass should always be carefully excluded. Differential diagnosis of midline congenital nasal masses includes meningocele and encephalocele (a herniation of the meningeal sac containing or not some brain tissue), nasal glioma (an encephalocele which has lost its intracranial connection), hemangioma, limphangioma, and dacryocystitis (3,4). None of these disorders presents with a congenital hairy pit.…”

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“…Some may present in dermatological practice, representing a challenge in diagnosis and management. In particular, epidermoid and dermoid cysts, encephaloceles, gliomas, and congenital hemangiomas may all similarly present as a midline nasal mass in toddlers (3,4). As some of them may have intracranial connections, proper clinical assessment and neuroimaging studies are mandatory to a suitable management.…”

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Nasal Dermoid Sinus Cyst

Cambiaghi

Micheli

Talamonti

et al. 2007

Pediatric Dermatology

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Midline congenital abnormalities of the skin may be related to subjacent visceral developmental defects. We report on three unrelated children presenting a small midline pit on the bridge of the nose from which a small tuft of hair was emerging. This presentation is the hallmark of a nasal dermoid sinus cyst. In one of the patients the sinus tract was connected to the anterior cerebral fossa and required neurosurgical management. Although midline cutaneous abnormalities may look trivial, dermatologists should keep a high index of suspicion for possible association with more severe underlying defect. The diagnosis of nasal dermoid sinus cyst requires appropriate imaging studies to determine the extension of the sinus tract thus allowing proper management.

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Neural and neuroendocrine tumors

Weedon

2010

Weedon's Skin Pathology

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Congenital Midline Nasal Mass in a Toddler

Cited by 5 publications

References 21 publications

A Dermoid Cyst of the Head, Neck, and Face Region: A Case Report

A Dermoid Cyst of the Head, Neck, and Face Region: A Case Report

Nasal Dermoid Sinus Cyst

Neural and neuroendocrine tumors

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