A case of congenital heminasal hypoplasia with an intranasal cyst: An extremely rare occurrence

Abstract Various congenital nasal deformities can occur because of the complexities of the developmental process. These conditions range from partial deformities of the nose (such as isolated absence of the nasal bones, absence of columella, absence of the septal cartilage, and absence of vomeral bo...

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Published in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2013-04, Vol.77 (4), p.585-587
Main Authors: Yoo, Sang-Woo, Jeong, Ha-Min, Lee, Sang-Heon, Lee, Jae-Hoon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Congenital
Cysts - surgery
Dacryocystocele
Female
Humans
Hypoplasia
Infant, Newborn
Male
Nasal Septum - abnormalities
Nasal Septum - surgery
Nose
Nose - abnormalities
Nose - surgery
Nose Diseases - surgery
Otolaryngology
Pediatrics
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Rhinoplasty - methods
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Various congenital nasal deformities can occur because of the complexities of the developmental process. These conditions range from partial deformities of the nose (such as isolated absence of the nasal bones, absence of columella, absence of the septal cartilage, and absence of vomeral bone) to complete absence of the nose. Congenital heminasal hypoplasia is an extremely rare defect of embryogenesis. We present a case of congenital heminasal hypoplasia with an associated dacryocystocele and intranasal cyst. The treatment of congenital dacryocystocele remains controversial. The majority of researchers recommend an initial treatment plan that does not include surgical intervention. Surgical reconstruction of the external nose and inner cavities can be delayed at least until the preschool years, when facial development is nearly complete.
ISSN:0165-5876
1872-8464
DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2012.12.025