A Case of Huge Nasolabial Cyst in 56 Year-Old Patient

Jo, Yong Seok; Choi, Ick Soo

doi:2019.26.1.60

J Rhinol > Volume 26(1); 2019

Case Report

Journal of Rhinology 2019;26(1):60-64.
Published online May 31, 2019.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18787/jr.2019.26.1.60

A Case of Huge Nasolabial Cyst in 56 Year-Old Patient

Yong Seok Jo, Ick Soo Choi

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inje University of College of Medicine, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Korea. leochoics@gmail.com

56세 환자에서 발생한 거대 비순낭종 1례

조용석, 최익수

인제대학교 의과대학 일산백병원 이비인후과학교실

Abstract

A nasolabial cyst is a rare, non-odontogenic cyst that develops within the area adjacent to the ala of the nose around the uppermost portion of the nasolabial crease. The origin of such a cyst is unclear but may be due to developmental problems. Clinical characteristic of asymptomatic nasolabial swelling and radiological findings are important for diagnosis. Treatment is usually surgical resection via a sublabial approach but can also involve incision and drainage or marsupialization. Unlike the typical clinical features reported in other cases, we experienced a case of a giant nasolabial cyst of 4.4 cm in a 56-year-old male with elevation of the nasal cavity base, gingival swelling, and perilesional bony destruction. In this case, we discussed the growth potential of a nasolabial cyst and proper timing of treatment.

Key Words: Non-odontogenic cyst;Nasolabial fold