title: A rare case of bilateral nasolabial cysts.
abstract: Nasolabial cysts are rare non-odontogenic cystic lesions representing around 0.7% of all maxillofacial cysts. They usually present as unilateral painless swellings, sometimes with epiphora and dacryocystitis as well as pain in cases of rapid growth or infection. We have reviewed the literature and present an extremely rare case of bilateral nasolabial cysts in a young Afro-Caribbean man presenting with chronic nasal blockage, epiphora and rhinorrhoea. We describe our successful surgical management using a sublabial approach for complete excision, leading to a disease-free outcome at 6 months follow-up. Other modalities have been described, from endoscopic marsupialisation to simple aspiration. However, with the exception of complete surgical excision, all other surgical techniques are associated with a high recurrence rate. We therefore advocate complete surgical excision as described below for optimal results.
authors: Department of Otolaryngology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK.
authors: Priya
authors: P
authors: Sethukumar
authors: Department of Otolaryngology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK.
authors: Ali
authors: A
authors: Taghi
authors: Department of Otolaryngology, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK.
authors: Romana
authors: R
authors: Kuchai
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D009631:Nonodontogenic Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D009668:Nose Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000857:Olfaction Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*