Management of Congenital Midline Nasofrontal Masses: Case Report and Review of Literature. (25th March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Volck, A. C.; Suárez, G. A.; Tasman, A. J.
• Other Names: Gupta Manish Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in otolaryngology. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-03-25
• Subjects: Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; Otolaryngology; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/159647
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6765

Abstract

Abstract : Epidermoid cysts, dermoids, gliomas, and meningo-/encephaloceles are the most important differential diagnoses in congenital nasofrontal masses. Since they arise from an abnormal fusion during fetal development, intracranial extension of the lesion has to be ruled out radiologically before therapy. Dermoids are the most common entity. We report about a congenital epidermoid cyst of the glabella and nasion that had been growing over the last two years before presentation in a 24-year-old patient. We discuss radiological imaging and the different surgical approaches described in literature.