Naso-Alveolar Cysts

Report of rare bilateral nasolabial cysts

“…Other possible differential diagnoses include sebaceous cysts or implanted epidermal inclusion cysts which clinically and histologically resemble the nasolabial cyst (Bull et al, 1967). Benign or malignant salivary gland tumours can usually be excluded on the strength of the clinical and radiological features, such as their longstanding nature and in very limited bone involvement (Raudjarv and Soots, 2006).…”

“…Its submucosal location at the anterior nasal floor is characteristic and was described by Bull et al (1967) as virtually pathognomonic. Our case presented typical clinical features: location at the ala of the nose and with a long-standing history.…”

A New Transnasal Approach to Endoscopic Marsupialization of the Nasolabial Cyst

“…It is also referred to as a nasoalveolar cyst when the lesion erodes the underlying maxillary alveolus 1 . According to the most widely accepted theory, the lesion is classified as a fissural cyst and is presumed to originate from an entrapment of embryonic nasal epithelium in a facial cleft formed by the merging of the maxillary, medial, and lateral nasal processes 1–11 . It characteristically occurs as a swelling in the nasolabial fold at the base of the alae of the nose.…”

“…1). The cyst lining is generally ciliated columnar or cuboidal epithelium with mucous glands and goblet cells 1–11 . In the absence of infection the cyst content is clear, thin, yellow mucus.…”

Evaluation of Nasoalveolar Cysts for the Facial Plastic Surgeon

“…One recorded case ofmalignancyhasbeenreported. 2 Thesymptomsincludecosmeticdeformities,especially unilateral alar flaring, which is usually the first complaint. Intermittent swelling and painduetoinfectionmayensue,withreferred maxillary dental pain.…”