Is ultrasonography useful in the diagnosis of nasolabial cyst?
Nasolabial cysts are nonodontogenic cysts that occur beneath the ala nasi. Its pathogenesis is uncertain. Because the nasolabial cyst is a soft tissue lesion, plain radiographs are useless. CT and MRI should be evaluated. In this report, a nasolabial cyst is described including its features on ultrasonography (USG) and CT exams.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, İnönü University, 44280 Malatya, Turkey.
Ahmet H
AH
Acar
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, İnönü University, 44280 Malatya, Turkey.
Umit
U
Yolcu
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, İnönü University, 44280 Malatya, Turkey.
Fatih
F
Asutay