Dermoid Cyst of Nasal Tip with a Sinus Tract Extending to the Intracranium: A Case Report

Abstract

Nasal dermoid cysts are rare congenital anomalies that affect one in 20,000 to one in 40,000 individuals. Herein, we report a case of an initially misdiagnosed nasal dermoid cyst with intracranial extension. Among nasal dermoids, the lesion of the nasal tip is considered uncommon. Therefore, this should always be considered as a differential diagnosis of midline nasal masses, and a proper diagnostic approach should be taken.

Keywords

• dermoid cyst
• diagnostic approach
• differential diagnosis
• intracranial extension