A 1 week old neonate was seen with a mass coming out of the left nostril since birth (Figure 1). The CT scan showed a hyperdense mass occupying the left side of the nasal cavity. The mass was removed by endoscopic approach and was sent for histological examination.
Figure 1: Appearance of Patient Click on Pictures to Enlarge
Figure 2: Histological Findings Click on Pictures to Enlarge
Histopathology showed sebaceous content and the mass was diagnosed as a dermoid cyst.
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