title: Unusual postrhinoplasty complication: nasal dorsum cyst.
abstract: AMONG ALL THE POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS OF AESTHETIC RHINOPLASTY, A RARE ONE IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF CYSTIC MASSES ON THE NASAL DORSUM: several theories suggest that cysts develop commonly by entrapment of nasal mucosa in the subcutaneous space, but they can also originate from foreign body reactions. This report deals with two cases of nasal dorsum cysts with different pathogenesis: both patients had undergone aesthetic rhinoplasty in the past (26 years ago and 14 years ago, resp.). Both cystic masses were removed via a direct open approach and nasal reconstruction was performed successfully with autologous vomer bone. The pathologic investigations showed a foreign body inclusion cyst associated with latex rubber in the first case and a sequestration of a mucosal-lined nasal bone was not removed at the time of primary rhinoplasty in the second case. A brief review of the literature focuses on the pathophysiology and treatment options for nasal dorsal cysts following aesthetic rhinoplasty.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Pier Giorgio
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Giacomini
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Davide
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Topazio
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Roberta
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Di Mauro
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Bussolengo Hospital, Italy.
authors.forename: Stelio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mocella
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Matteo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chimenti
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Di Girolamo