Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Giant Nasolabial Cyst Treated Using Neumann Incision: Case Report
- Journal:
- International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Alexandre Beraldo Ordones et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of ENT, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, São Paulo/SP, Brazil · BR
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Abstract Introduction A nasolabial cyst is an ectodermal development cyst. It presents as a fullness of canine fossa, nasal ala, or vestibule of the nose. It is rare and usually small. Treatment consists of complete surgical excision or transnasal endoscopic marsupialization. Objective To describe a giant nasolabial cyst case treated using Neumann incision. Case Report A 37-year-old man was referred to the otolaryngology department with nasal obstruction and nasal deformity. Computed tomography showed a nasal cystic lesion 4 × 4.5 × 5 cm wide. Surgical excision using Neumann incision was performed. Discussion Neumann incision provides wide access to the nasal cavity and may be useful in nasolabial cyst treatment.
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