Nasopharyngeal cysts.
BACKGROUND
Nasopharyngeal cysts are uncommon, and are mostly asymptomatic. However, these lesions are infrequently found during routine endoscopies and imaging studies. In even more rare cases, they may be the source for unexplained sinonasal symptoms, such as CSF rhinorrhea, visual disturbances and nasal obstruction.


OBJECTIVE
This presentation systematically reviews the different nasopharyngeal cysts encountered in children, emphasizing the current knowledge on pathophysiology, recent advances in molecular biology and prenatal diagnosis, clinical presentation, imaging and treatment options.


CONCLUSIONS
With the advent of flexible and rigid fiber-optic technology and modern imaging techniques, and in particularly prenatal diagnostic techniques, nasopharyngeal cysts recognition is more common than previous times and requires an appropriate consideration. Familiarity with these lesions is essential for the pediatric otolaryngologist.
Marom
Tal
T
Department of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Tel Aviv University Sackler School of Medicine, Holon, Israel. maromtal@013.net.il
Russo
Eyal
E
Ben Salem
Douraied
D
Roth
Yehudah
Y
D002648:Child; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D009302:Nasopharyngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*