[Nasofrontal fistula and epidermoid cyst: a case study].
Nasofrontal fistulas, also called nasofrontal dermal sinuses, are very rare and found for the most part in children. This congenital malformation may be revealed by local infection or neuromeningitis, making this a serious disorder. We report one case of nasofrontal dermal sinus diagnosed in an 11-month-old girl, which was complicated by left fronto-orbital infection. Through this case, the authors stress the role of imaging methods in confirming the diagnosis and looking for associated cysts (dermoid and epidermoid).
Service d'Imagerie Médicale, Hôpital Farhat Hached, Sousse, Tunisie. latifa_harzalla@yahoo.fr
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D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005624:Frontal Bone; D006801:Humans; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*