Nasolabial cyst or Radicular cyst-A clinical dilemma influencing treatment

• Author Details:   
• Jeyaseelan Augustine ^*
• Aadithya B Urs
• Sujata Mohanty
• Nikita Garg

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Background: Nasolabial cyst (NLC) is an uncommon, non-odontogenic cyst that exhibits slow growth in naso-alar region. Frequently asymptomatic, the only sign observed is elevation of upper lip and ala of nose on the affected side. The maxillary anterior region is also one of the most common sites of a more common radicular cyst. Keeping in mind the site preference, diagnosis of such lesions require a combined clinical, radiological and histopathological approach.
Case Presentation: This paper presents case of a 52-year-old male who reported with the chief complaint of a slow growing swelling on right side of face since last 3 years along with a review of histopathological parameters of nasolabial cyst.
Conclusion: The choice between odontogenic and non-odontogenic lesions resolved following investigations. Surgical excision was carried out followed by histopathological examination and concomitant endodontic treatment of the teeth involved.

Keywords: Naso-alar, Nasolabial cyst, Non-odontogenic, Radicular, Odontogenic, Cyst