Nasolabial cysts are rare non-odontogenic, extraosseous cystic lesions that commonly present as unilateral submucosal masses in the nasolabial fold, accounting for 0.7% of all non-odontogenic cysts. These lesions are a form of retention cyst. Bilateral presentations are extremely rare. They are typically slow-growing, painless swellings that cause cosmetic deformity and nasal obstruction. Diagnosis is largely clinical, supplemented by radiological and histopathological evaluation. They are managed surgically. We report a case of a young female who presented with a history of gradual, painless upper lip swelling and bilateral nasal obstruction following trauma. Clinical examination and radiological findings were indicative of bilateral nasolabial cysts. The patient underwent excision of the bilateral cysts, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis.
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Shetty, Deeksha, et al. "Bilateral Nasolabial Cysts: a Rare Clinical Entity." Cureus, vol. 18, no. 4, 2026, pp. e106866.
Shetty D, Singh AP, Neeraj S, et al. Bilateral Nasolabial Cysts: A Rare Clinical Entity. Cureus. 2026;18(4):e106866.
Shetty, D., Singh, A. P., Neeraj, S., & Kumar, D. (2026). Bilateral Nasolabial Cysts: A Rare Clinical Entity. Cureus, 18(4), e106866. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.106866
Shetty D, et al. Bilateral Nasolabial Cysts: a Rare Clinical Entity. Cureus. 2026;18(4):e106866. PubMed PMID: 42131663.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Bilateral Nasolabial Cysts: A Rare Clinical Entity.
AU - Shetty,Deeksha,
AU - Singh,Akhil P,
AU - Neeraj,Saumyata,
AU - Kumar,Dharmendra,
Y1 - 2026/04/11/
PY - 2026/04/10/accepted
PY - 2026/5/14/medline
PY - 2026/5/14/pubmed
PY - 2026/5/14/entrez
KW - bilateral
KW - nasoalveolar cyst
KW - nasolabial cysts
KW - non-odontogenic
KW - oral surgery
SP - e106866
EP - e106866
JF - Cureus
JO - Cureus
VL - 18
IS - 4
N2 - Nasolabial cysts are rare non-odontogenic, extraosseous cystic lesions that commonly present as unilateral submucosal masses in the nasolabial fold, accounting for 0.7% of all non-odontogenic cysts. These lesions are a form of retention cyst. Bilateral presentations are extremely rare. They are typically slow-growing, painless swellings that cause cosmetic deformity and nasal obstruction. Diagnosis is largely clinical, supplemented by radiological and histopathological evaluation. They are managed surgically. We report a case of a young female who presented with a history of gradual, painless upper lip swelling and bilateral nasal obstruction following trauma. Clinical examination and radiological findings were indicative of bilateral nasolabial cysts. The patient underwent excision of the bilateral cysts, and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis.
SN - 2168-8184
UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/prime/citation/42131663/Bilateral_Nasolabial_Cysts:_A_Rare_Clinical_Entity.
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