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. 2023 Dec;75(4):3815-3817.
doi: 10.1007/s12070-023-03822-1. Epub 2023 May 10.

Rhinoplasty Surgical Technique for Nasal Dermoid Cyst Removal in Adult: Case Report

Siti Sarah Che Mohd Razali  1 , Maithrea Suresh Narayanan  1 , Amran Mohamad  1 , Ramiza Ramza Ramli  2
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Rhinoplasty Surgical Technique for Nasal Dermoid Cyst Removal in Adult: Case Report

Siti Sarah Che Mohd Razali et al. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 Dec.

Abstract

Nasal dermoid cyst is a rare benign lesion. The mainstay of treatment for a nasal dermoid cyst is surgical excision, which aims to remove the cyst and associated structures to prevent recurrence. We report a case of a 30-year-old man with nasal dermoid cyst, without intranasal or intracranial extension. The patient underwent open rhinoplasty technique for dermoid cyst excision. He had an uneventful postoperative recovery and was discharged well. The cyst and associated structure were successfully removed. There was no evidence of recurrence and complications postoperatively after 2 years of follow-up.

Keywords: Dermoid cyst; Excision; Nasal mass; Rhinoplasty.

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Fig. 1
a Axial CT scan shows well-defined subcutaneous lesion at the dorsum of the nose, b sagittal CT scan shows same lesion extending to the supratip of nose without involving nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses or intracranial extension
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
a A nasal dermoid cyst measuring 3 × 3 cm and marked inverted V—shaped incision at mid columella, b midline nasal dorsum mass—smooth multilobulated mass with clear margin, c intact bilateral upper lateral cartilage after removal of dermoid cyst
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Fig. 3
a Side view photograph of patient post-operatively showing no indented area or depressed nasal tip, b photograph of patient post-operatively without evidence of recurrence
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