The Nasolabial Cyst-Nasal Hamartoma

1987 ◽  
Vol 96 (3) ◽  
pp. 268-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel B. Kuriloff

The nasolabial cyst is an uncommon midfacial cyst. Twenty-six patients with nasolabial cysts were treated at the New York Eye and Ear infirmary from 1969 to 1986. Most of these lesions manifested facial deformity, unilateral nasal obstruction, and pain when infected. The nasolabial cyst is often unrecognized or confused with other intranasal masses, or fissural and odontogenic cysts. Infection of these lesions—which occurred in 50% of the patients—may mimic facial cellulitis, periodontal abscess, acute maxillary sinusitis, or nasal furuncies. This cyst is considered to be a hamartoma because of its developmental origin from entrapped epithelium in an embryonic fusion plane. Simple aspiration invariably leads to recurrence, and complete surgical excision is the accepted treatment. The nasolabial cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intranasal masses, midface infections, and swelling in the nasolabial area.

2010 ◽  
Vol 128 (5) ◽  
pp. 302-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giulianno Molina de Melo ◽  
Gabrielle do Nascimento Holanda Gonçalves ◽  
Ricardo Antenor de Souza e Souza ◽  
Danilo Anunciatto Sguillar

CONTEXT: Neuroglial ectopia has been defined as a mass composed of differentiated neuroectodermal tissue isolated from the spinal canal or cranial cavity and remains rare. This lesion has to be considered in the differential diagnosis among newborn infants with classical symptoms of respiratory distress, neck mass and feeding difficulties. We present a rare case of extensive parapharyngeal and skull base neuroglial ectopia in 6-month-old girl who presented respiratory and feeding obstruction at birth. CASE REPORT: A six-month-old girl who presented upper respiratory and feeding obstruction at birth and was using tracheostomy and gastrostomy tubes was referred to our institution. Complete surgical excision of the mass consisted of a transcervical-transparotid approach with extension to the infratemporal fossa by means of a lateral transzygomatic incision, allowing preservation of all vital neurovascular structures. The anatomopathological examination showed a solid mass with nests of neural tissue, with some neurons embedded in poorly encapsulated fibrovascular stroma, without mitotic areas, and with presence of functioning choroid plexus in the immunohistochemistry assay. Neurovascular function was preserved, thus allowing postoperative decannulation and oral feeding. Despite the large size of the mass, the child has completed one year and six months of follow-up without complications or recurrence. Neuroglial ectopia needs to be considered in diagnosing airway obstruction among newborns. Surgical treatment is the best choice and should be performed on clinically stable patients. An algorithm to guide the differential diagnosis and improve the treatment was proposed.


2020 ◽  
Vol 99 (10) ◽  
pp. 658-663
Author(s):  
Federica Perardi ◽  
Giuseppe Abbate ◽  
Leonardo R. Iannuzzelli ◽  
Rossella Contini ◽  
Manuela De Munari ◽  
...  

Angioleiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle and vessel tumor; laryngeal localization is extremely rare with only 24 cases described in the literature; moreover, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of laryngeal mass. Endoscopic complete surgical excision with dissection along capsule is now considered the gold-standard treatment for small and well-circumscribed laryngeal angioleiomyoma. We present a case of laryngeal angioleiomyoma successfully treated with carbon dioxide laser technology which resulted in a bleeding reduction and adequate hemostasis with less tissue damage and good functional outcome.


BMC Surgery ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulhakeem Almutairi ◽  
Abeer Alaglan ◽  
Mazyad Alenezi ◽  
Sultan Alanazy ◽  
Osama Al-Wutayd

Abstract Background Nasolabial cysts are rare, non-odontogenic, soft-tissue cysts that develop between the upper lip and nasal vestibule with an overall incidence of 0.7% out of all maxillofacial cysts. The predominant presentation of a nasolabial cyst is a painless localized swelling with varying degrees of nasal obstruction. Several treatment modalities have described in the management of the nasolabial cyst. In this paper, we present a case of a nasolabial cyst in a 44 years old man with discussions of the treatment modalities in the lights of the literature. Case presentation We present a case of a nasolabial cyst in a 44-year-old man that slowly increased in size through a period of 3 years, with associated mild pain and nasal obstruction. It had caused a mass effect upon the maxilla, resulting in scalloping. The cyst was excised entirely with no evidence of recurrence at the two months follow up. Conclusions The nasolabial cyst is a rare soft-tissue cyst. Complete surgical excision using an open approach performed to our case, which considered with the complete endoscopic removal of the best treatment for the nasolabial cysts with a rare recurrence rate.


2021 ◽  
pp. 18-20
Author(s):  
Subhabrata Das ◽  
Mala Mistri ◽  
Sukanta Sikdar

The transformed cells in a neoplasm, whether benign or malignant, often resemble each other, as though all had been derived from a single progenitor, consistent with the monoclonal origin of the tumor. Myxoid neurobroma (MN) is a benign tumor of perineural origin, which is demonstrated by positive immunohistochemical staining for S100 protein. The most common locations are the face, shoulder, anus, periungual, and feet. To our knowledge, this is the first report of an MN in the scalp, which is a very rare location that has been reported earlier. The differential diagnosis of the tumor at this location MN should be kept in mind. This 56 years old male who presented with a large swelling in the scalp (occipital region) which extended to the nape of nack for last 3 years which is gradually increasing in size along with heaviness, intermittent severe pain in the head. Clinically (25x20) cm size swelling in the occipital area and extending to the nape of the neck. The swelling is nontender. It is ovoid in shape . Soft cystic in consistency, the surface is smooth, margins are well dened, the mobility is absent. Fluctuation test is negative but the swelling is brilliantly transilluminant. CONCLUSION: We report this case because of the rarity of both the tumor and its scalp location and also a giant size and to provide a review of the literature. This case study illustrates that any slowly progressing swelling in an unusual location should have been properly investigated and complete surgical excision is the preferred choice of treatment for future recurrence. The MN should be included in the differential diagnosis of tumors at this location.


2004 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 135-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernanda Braga Perdigão ◽  
Paulo de Tarso P. Pierre-Filho ◽  
Renato José Mendonça Natalino ◽  
Roberto Caldato ◽  
Marcelo Torigoe ◽  
...  

Keratoacanthoma generally occurs on the skin; it is rarely found in the conjunctiva. A case of a 34-year-old woman with a rapidly growing conjunctival mass is reported. The tumor was excised with a safety margin to exclude squamous cell carcinoma. Histopathologically it was crateriform and consistent with atypical keratoacanthoma. There has been no recurrence in 2 years of follow-up. Conjunctival keratoacanthoma is rare; differential diagnosis of conventional squamous cell carcinoma and keratoacanthoma can be difficult. We recommend complete surgical excision and careful follow-up of crateriform squamous proliferations.


1996 ◽  
Vol 110 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Benson-Mitchell ◽  
G. Buchanan

AbstractNon-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections usually present as an enlarged lymph node in the neck of a non-immunocompromised child. The differential diagnosis includes bacterial adenitis, malignant disease and tuberculosis. The definitive diagnosis relies upon isolating the organisms in culture. The treatment is complete surgical excision with, or without, anti-tuberculous chemotherapyTen cases of NTM infections are presented with a discussion of the aetiology and treatment of this condition.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. Abukar ◽  
B. J. Parcell ◽  
C. B. Lim ◽  
P. V. Patil ◽  
A. Ramsanahie ◽  
...  

Purpose.Tailgut cysts with malignant transformation are rare entities. We discuss the diagnostic strategy and treatment of a malignancy within a tailgut cyst.Methods.In this study we report on the case of a 61-year-old man with a malignant neuroendocrine tumour arising within a tailgut cyst and an overview of the literature emphasising the histopathological characteristics and differential diagnosis.Results.Our patient presented with lower back pain, rectal pain, and increased urgency of defecation. MRI scan and CT-guided biopsy on histological analysis revealed a diagnosis of carcinoid tumour of the presacral space. The patient subsequently underwent an abdominoperineal excision of the rectum.Conclusions.This case highlights the importance of tailgut cysts as a differential diagnosis of presacral masses. It is a rare congenital lesion developing from remnants of the embryonic postanal gut and is predominantly benign in nature. Approximately half of cases remain asymptomatic; therefore, diagnosis is often delayed. Magnetic resonance imaging is the investigation of choice and an awareness of the possibility of malignant potential is critical to avoiding missed diagnosis and subsequent morbidity. Complete surgical excision allows accurate diagnosis, confirmation of oncological clearance, and prevention of mortality.


2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Meshala Bala Sundram ◽  
Navasheilla Retna Retnasingam ◽  
Bahruddin Saripudin ◽  
Zuraiza Mohamad Zaini

Myofibroma is a benign fibrous tumour that occurs predominantly in the head and neck region followed by the trunk and extremities. However, cases occurring in the oral cavity are rare, presenting with a variable clinical appearances and wide differential diagnosis.  We reported a case of a 7-year-old girl who was referred to the Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital with a progressively enlarging painless swelling on the left posterior region of the mandible over the past 3 months.  The swelling was associated with ulceration and displaced lower left first permanent molar.  Radiographic investigations reported well-defined radiolucency at molar area, alveolar expansion and bone resorption of the left posterior alveolar ridge of the mandible. Complete surgical excision of the lesion was performed under general anaesthesia.  Histopathological examination revealed proliferation of spindle shaped cells with biphasic growth pattern. Immunohistochemical staining showed strong positivity with vimentin and smooth muscle actin whilst negative for desmin, S100 and CD34 establishing the diagnosis of myofibroma. Although rare, myofibroma should be considered as a differential diagnosis for solitary firm swelling in the oral cavity. Histopathological examination together with immunohistochemical analysis is essential for an accurate diagnosis.


1993 ◽  
Vol 72 (12) ◽  
pp. 811-815 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas O. Willcox ◽  
Seth I. Rosenberg ◽  
Steven D. Handler

Neurofibromas of the larynx are an uncommon component of neurofibromatosis, but should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with a submucosal supraglottic mass. Complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice; however, incomplete excision may be preferable to aggressive debilitatingsurgery. Plexiform neurofibromadiffers from non-plexiform neurofibroma in that it is poorly circumscribed and highly infiltrative. Tracheostomymaybe necessary. Sarcomatous degeneration is reportedandcarries a poor prognosis.


Author(s):  
Narendra Hirani ◽  
Ajeet Kumar Khilnani ◽  
Dhaneshwar Lanjewar ◽  
Navin Patel ◽  
Vipul Solanki ◽  
...  

<p class="abstract">Primary hydatid cyst swelling of neck is an uncommon occurrence even in regions where hydatidosis is common. We report a case of a 13 year old male patient who presented with a swelling in right side of neck since 4 years, which turned out to be a hydatid cyst. FNAC is a useful pre-operative investigation for diagnosis of hydatid cyst. Complete surgical excision followed by medical treatment (benzimidazole derivatives) is considered to be the treatment of choice. Hydatid cyst should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of neck swellings.</p>


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