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01.09.2012 | Pictorial Essay
Congenital midline nasofrontal masses
verfasst von:
Megan Saettele, Alan Alexander, Brian Markovich, John Morelli, Lisa H. Lowe
Erschienen in:
Pediatric Radiology
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Ausgabe 9/2012
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Abstract
Congenital midline nasal masses are uncommon anomalies including nasal dermoids/epidermoids, nasal glial heterotopias and encephaloceles. These lesions can occur at the nasal bridge, extend intranasally and have intracranial extension with communication to the subarachnoid space. Therefore, accurate diagnosis of these lesions is critically important for presurgical planning and prevention of potentially fatal complications. Neuroimaging is essential in the evaluation of congenital midline nasal masses to identify the specific type of lesion, evaluate for the presence of intracranial extension and allow for appropriate presurgical planning.