Nasal neuroglial heterotropia: a rare mimicker of dermoid cyst: a case report

D., Jayapriya; T. C., Vikram Raj Mohanam; Kurien, Mary; S., Kalaiarasan; Zachariah, Ninan; T., Raghul; R. G., Arthy

doi:10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20253001

Case ReportInternational Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery

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Nasal neuroglial heterotropia: a rare mimicker of dermoid cyst: a case report

Int J Otorhinolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2025;11(5):621-624.DOI10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20253001

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Abstract

We report an uncommon case of nasal neuroglial heterotopia (NGH, glioma) presenting as midline nasal mass. Review of literature, imaging challenged and surgical management options are discussed. Unlike the more common nasal dermoid, 20% of NGH have intracranial communication which can cause post-operative life-threatening complications like CSF leak and meningitis.

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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, AVMC, Kirumampakkam, Pondicherry, India
Department of ENT, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry, India
Department of Pathology, AVMC, Kirumampakkam, Pondicherry, India
Department of Pediatrics Surgery, Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Puducherry, India
Department of ENT, AMC multi-specialty hospital Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India

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