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
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
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
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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