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  • Title: Inclusion mucous cysts of the nose: a late complication after septorhinoplasty in two cleft lip patients.
    Author: Pausch NC, Bertolini J, Hemprich A, Hierl T.
    Journal: Cleft Palate Craniofac J; 2010 Nov; 47(6):668-72. PubMed ID: 20500060.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Mucous cysts of the nose are a rare complication of rhinoplasty. They may develop as a result of implantation or herniation of mucosa. The entrapped epithelium may proliferate, forming a subcutaneous cyst. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Two patients with unilateral cleft lip nose deformity had previously undergone corrective rhinoplasty. Years after the operation, they noticed a growing mass in the nasal dorsum and presented for revision rhinoplasty. Complete surgical removal was performed by an open approach, and plastic reconstruction was performed with a rib cartilaginous graft. RESULTS: In both cases, histopathological investigation revealed a mucous cyst. No recurrence of disease was observed over 2 years of monitoring. CONCLUSION: Nasal mucous cysts are not specific complications of corrective surgery for cleft lip nose. Displacement of fragments of epithelium should be avoided to prevent this unwanted sequela. For complete removal, open rhinoplasty is recommended.
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