Management of congenital midline nasofrontal dermoid cysts in two identical twins: Case report

Pediatr Dermatol. 2019 Sep;36(5):745-746. doi: 10.1111/pde.13940. Epub 2019 Jul 29.

Abstract

Midline dermoid cysts are uncommon lesions that can lead to severe complications when an intracranial extension exists. We report the cases of two twin sisters referred to surgery for removal of the masses and the intracranial extension. They represent an additional example of familial nasal dermoid cysts, providing further support for a genetic basis for the disorder.

Keywords: intracranial extension; midline dermoid; nasal masses; twins.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dermoid Cyst / congenital*
  • Dermoid Cyst / pathology
  • Diseases in Twins / congenital*
  • Diseases in Twins / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Nose Neoplasms / congenital*
  • Nose Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / congenital*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Twins, Monozygotic*