title: [Midline congenital fistula of the nose].
abstract: Midline congenital fistulae of the nose requires early diagnosis to avoid infectious complications. This dermoid cyst of the nose may have intracranial extension and is the consequence of an anterior neural tube closure abnormality. The authors report 2 cases revealed by ophthalmic complications. Computed tomographic scan or magnetic resonance imaging provides precise information concerning the extent. Surgical treatment is always necessary.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Ophtalmologie, CHRU, Lille.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Rouland
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Chevalier
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Piquet
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Constantinides
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: François
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital*; D006801:Humans; D009666:Nose / Q000002:abnormalities*; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital*; D015163:Superinfection / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Les fistules congénitales médianes du dos du nez.