Nasolabial Cyst: A Case Report with Ultrasonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings

Nasolabial cysts are uncommon nonodontogenic lesions that occur in the nasal alar region. These lesions usually present with asymptomatic swelling but can cause pain if infected. In this case report, we describe the inadequacy of conventional radiography in a nasolabial cyst case, as well as the mag...

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Published in:Case reports in dentistry 2017-01, Vol.2017 (2017), p.1-4
Main Authors: Cakur, Binali, Bayrakdar, I. S., Duman, Suayip Burak, Ocak, Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Ionizing radiation
Magnetic resonance imaging
Ultrasound imaging
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Summary:Nasolabial cysts are uncommon nonodontogenic lesions that occur in the nasal alar region. These lesions usually present with asymptomatic swelling but can cause pain if infected. In this case report, we describe the inadequacy of conventional radiography in a nasolabial cyst case, as well as the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasonography (US) findings in a 54-year-old female patient.
ISSN:2090-6447
2090-6455
DOI:10.1155/2017/4687409