Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
  • Year: 2011
  • Volume: 2
  • Issue: 1

Nasolabial cyst with radiographic contrast medium: A case report

  • Author:
  • Kamala R., Ravishankar M.N., Shiva Kumar G.C, Abhishek Sinha, Nimmi Singh

* Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology.

** Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences, Lucknow, UP.

Abstract

Nasolabial cyst (NC) is a rare non-odontogenic soft tissue cyst occurring in sublabial area and anterior maxillary region. This cyst is frequently asymptomatic with the most usual sign being ala of the nose elevation. They are usually diagnosed in early stages because of cosmetic problems. Use of contrast medium is important for visualizing the definite extensions of NC primarily in cases when plain radiographs may not show any detectable changes. We report a case of Nasolabial cyst (NC) in a 35 year old female patient and discuss the diagnosis by contrast medium, differential diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords

Nasolabial cyst, Images, Radiographic Contrast Medium, Fissural cyst