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A Rare Complication of Cosmetic Rhinoplasty

Earl H. Harley, MD; John P. Erdman, MD

Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1990;116(1):105-106.

Abstract
• A dorsal nasal cyst is a rare complication of cosmetic rhinoplasty. The cause of this complication is unknown; however, entrapment of nasal mucosa and subsequent growth through osteotomy sites are thought to be the basis for formation of these masses. We describe two patients with these dorsal nasal cysts and provide a review of the English-language literature. The maintenance of mucosal integrity together with the meticulous removal of debris from the operative site may prevent postrhinoplasty nasal cysts.

(Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1990;116:105-106)

Author Affiliations
From the Departments of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, and Clinical Investigation, Naval Hospital, San Diego, Calif. Dr Harley is now with the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, Boston, Mass.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication February 3, 1989.

The views expressed are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Navy, Department of Defense, or the US Government.

Read before the Western Section of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, San Diego, Calif, January 8, 1988.

Reprint requests to Clinical Investigation Department, Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA 92134-5000 (Dr Erdman).

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