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Nasal glioma.(Imaging Clinic)
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A congenital midline nasal mass is a rare anomaly usually detected at birth. The reported incidence is 1 in every 20,000 to 40,000 births. (1,2) The most common congenital nasal masses are nasal dermal sinus cysts, nasal encephaloceles, and nasal gliomas. These masses appear to share a similar embryogenic origin; they occur when the neuroectodermal and ectodermal tissues fail to separate during the development of the nose.
Neuroimaging is essential for identifying nasal lesions and for determining their exact location and possible intracranial extent. Treatment is ...
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