Is ultrasonography useful in the diagnosis of nasolabial cyst?

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Maxillofacial Swelling in a Pediatric Patient with Xeroderma Pigmentosum

Background/Aim: Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is an autosomal recessive skin disease. Affected patients have skin problems, oral mucosa and neurologic symptoms. In these patients, erythematous, hyperpigmented or malignant skin lesions may occur in the sun-exposed areas. Leukoplakia, erythroplakia, and squamous cell carcinoma of the tip of the tongue and lips are common oral lesions associated with XP.

Case report: Treatment of the disease included protection from ultraviolet radiation, topical application to treat actinic keratitis, and multidisciplinary approaches by physicians.

Conclusions: Even though USG in dentistry is not very common, it is a non-invasive, cost-effective, readily available and repeatable diagnostic imaging method. Thus, USG should take place as a routine diagnostic tool in dentistry, especially for patients who are medically compromised.

Bilateral nasolabial cyst: a rare case

Nasolabial cysts are rare non-odontogenic cysts characterised by their extraosseous appearance and are always located near to ala nasi. They are painless and located beneath the mucosa leading to soft tissue swelling and elevation of nasal ala. Bilateral nasolabial cyst is a rare occurrence. This case report describes the clinical diagnostic features and multimodal imaging appearance of nasolabial cyst with review of literature.

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 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasonography (US) findings in a 54-year-old female patient.