What is a Nasal Dermoid Cyst?
A nasal dermoid cyst begins in the skull base during prenatal development. As the nose forms, the round lump remains in place. As it grows, a tube forms and extends away from the round lump toward the tip of the nose. Eventually, another round lump forms at the end of the tube. The result is a barbell-shaped cyst that runs along the nasal bone and nasal cartilage.
Nasal dermoid cysts are very different from other dermoid cysts due to their location and barbell shape. These rare cysts need care from a pediatric neurosurgeon.
To successfully treat a nasal dermoid cyst, the entire structure must be removed surgically. If dermoid cells remain in place, the cyst can grow back.
