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Abbreviations
- Nasal dermal sinus (NDS)
Synonyms
- Nasal dermoid, nasal dermal cyst, anterior neuropore anomaly
Definitions
- Defective embryogenesis of anterior neuropore
- Resulting in any mixture of dermoid cyst, epidermoid cyst, &/or sinus tract in frontonasal region
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- Purnell CA et al: Nasal dermoid cysts with intracranial extension: avoiding coronal incision through midline exposure and nasal bone osteotomy. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 1-7, 2019
- Ray CN et al: Infected nasal dermoid cyst/sinus tract presenting with bilateral subperiosteal supraorbital abscesses: the midline nasal tuft of hair, an overlooked finding. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 34(1):e31-4, 2018
- Sagar P et al: Naso-septal tuberculosis mimicking dermoid in a 3-year old child. Iran J Otorhinolaryngol. 30(99):231-5, 2018
- MacMahon P et al: Neurosurgical management of a rare congenital supratentorial neurenteric cyst with associated nasal dermal sinus: case report. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 20(6):521-5, 2017
- Rodriguez DP et al: Masses of the nose, nasal cavity, and nasopharynx in children. Radiographics. 37(6):1704-30, 2017
- Gnagi SH et al: Nasal obstruction in newborns. Pediatr Clin North Am. 60(4):903-22, 2013
- Valencia MP et al: Congenital and acquired lesions of the nasal septum: a practical guide for differential diagnosis. Radiographics. 28(1):205-24; quiz 326, 2008
- Holzmann D et al: Surgical approaches for nasal dermal sinus cysts. Rhinology. 45(1):31-5, 2007
- Hedlund G: Congenital frontonasal masses: developmental anatomy, malformations, and MR imaging. Pediatr Radiol. 36(7):647-62; quiz 726-7, 2006
- Zapata S et al: Nasal dermoids. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 14(6):406-11, 2006
- Huisman TA et al: Developmental nasal midline masses in children: neuroradiological evaluation. Eur Radiol. 14(2):243-9, 2004
- Vaghela HM et al: Nasal dermoid sinus cysts in adults. J Laryngol Otol. 118(12):955-62, 2004
- Rahbar R et al: The presentation and management of nasal dermoid: a 30-year experience. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 129(4):464-71, 2003
- Bloom DC et al: Imaging and surgical approach of nasal dermoids. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 62(2):111-22, 2002
- Lowe LH et al: Midface anomalies in children. Radiographics. 20(4):907-22; quiz 1106-7, 1112, 2000
- Belden CJ et al: The developing anterior skull base: CT appearance from birth to 2 years of age. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 18(5):811-8, 1997
- Castillo M: Congenital abnormalities of the nose: CT and MR findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 162(5):1211-7, 1994
- Posnick JC et al: Nasal dermoid sinus cysts: an unusual presentation, computed tomographic scan findings, and surgical results. Ann Plast Surg. 32(5):519-23, 1994
- MacGregor FB et al: Nasal dermoids: the significance of a midline punctum. Arch Dis Child. 68(3):418-9, 1993
- Barkovich AJ et al: Congenital nasal masses: CT and MR imaging features in 16 cases. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 12(1):105-16, 1991
- Paller AS et al: Nasal midline masses in infants and children. Dermoids, encephaloceles, and gliomas. Arch Dermatol. 127(3):362-6, 1991
- Wardinsky TD et al: Nasal dermoid sinus cysts: association with intracranial extension and multiple malformations. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 28(1):87-95, 1991
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Nasal dermal sinus (NDS)
Synonyms
- Nasal dermoid, nasal dermal cyst, anterior neuropore anomaly
Definitions
- Defective embryogenesis of anterior neuropore
- Resulting in any mixture of dermoid cyst, epidermoid cyst, &/or sinus tract in frontonasal region
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Purnell CA et al: Nasal dermoid cysts with intracranial extension: avoiding coronal incision through midline exposure and nasal bone osteotomy. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 1-7, 2019
- Ray CN et al: Infected nasal dermoid cyst/sinus tract presenting with bilateral subperiosteal supraorbital abscesses: the midline nasal tuft of hair, an overlooked finding. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg. 34(1):e31-4, 2018
- Sagar P et al: Naso-septal tuberculosis mimicking dermoid in a 3-year old child. Iran J Otorhinolaryngol. 30(99):231-5, 2018
- MacMahon P et al: Neurosurgical management of a rare congenital supratentorial neurenteric cyst with associated nasal dermal sinus: case report. J Neurosurg Pediatr. 20(6):521-5, 2017
- Rodriguez DP et al: Masses of the nose, nasal cavity, and nasopharynx in children. Radiographics. 37(6):1704-30, 2017
- Gnagi SH et al: Nasal obstruction in newborns. Pediatr Clin North Am. 60(4):903-22, 2013
- Valencia MP et al: Congenital and acquired lesions of the nasal septum: a practical guide for differential diagnosis. Radiographics. 28(1):205-24; quiz 326, 2008
- Holzmann D et al: Surgical approaches for nasal dermal sinus cysts. Rhinology. 45(1):31-5, 2007
- Hedlund G: Congenital frontonasal masses: developmental anatomy, malformations, and MR imaging. Pediatr Radiol. 36(7):647-62; quiz 726-7, 2006
- Zapata S et al: Nasal dermoids. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 14(6):406-11, 2006
- Huisman TA et al: Developmental nasal midline masses in children: neuroradiological evaluation. Eur Radiol. 14(2):243-9, 2004
- Vaghela HM et al: Nasal dermoid sinus cysts in adults. J Laryngol Otol. 118(12):955-62, 2004
- Rahbar R et al: The presentation and management of nasal dermoid: a 30-year experience. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 129(4):464-71, 2003
- Bloom DC et al: Imaging and surgical approach of nasal dermoids. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 62(2):111-22, 2002
- Lowe LH et al: Midface anomalies in children. Radiographics. 20(4):907-22; quiz 1106-7, 1112, 2000
- Belden CJ et al: The developing anterior skull base: CT appearance from birth to 2 years of age. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 18(5):811-8, 1997
- Castillo M: Congenital abnormalities of the nose: CT and MR findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 162(5):1211-7, 1994
- Posnick JC et al: Nasal dermoid sinus cysts: an unusual presentation, computed tomographic scan findings, and surgical results. Ann Plast Surg. 32(5):519-23, 1994
- MacGregor FB et al: Nasal dermoids: the significance of a midline punctum. Arch Dis Child. 68(3):418-9, 1993
- Barkovich AJ et al: Congenital nasal masses: CT and MR imaging features in 16 cases. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 12(1):105-16, 1991
- Paller AS et al: Nasal midline masses in infants and children. Dermoids, encephaloceles, and gliomas. Arch Dermatol. 127(3):362-6, 1991
- Wardinsky TD et al: Nasal dermoid sinus cysts: association with intracranial extension and multiple malformations. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 28(1):87-95, 1991
