A post-traumatic nasal epidermoid: an endoscopic approach.
BACKGROUND
Epidermoid cysts are thought to arise as a result of implantation of epidermal cells into the deeper dermal elements. These cysts have previously been described postsurgery but not after accidental nasal trauma.


METHODS
We outline a case of a nasal epidermoid occurring post-blunt nasal trauma and its subsequent excision.


RESULTS
The lesion was excised successfully endoscopically without recourse to an open technique.


CONCLUSIONS
We describe, for the first time, the successful intranasal removal of a post-traumatic epidermoid cyst via an endoscopic approach.
Colreavy
Michael P
MP
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
O'Leary
Stephen J
SJ
McKelvie
Penny A
PA
D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries*; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome