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Nasal glial heterotopia: A rare interdisciplinary surgical challenge in newborns

Authors :
Paolo Gasparella
Georg Singer
Stephan Spendel
Eszter Nagy
Hans Georg Eder
Philipp Klaritsch
Holger Till
Emir Q. Haxhija
Source :
La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica, Vol 43, Iss 1 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
PAGEPress Publications, 2021.

Abstract

Nasal Glioma (NG) represents a rare congenital abnormality of the neonate, which can be associated with skull defects or even a direct communication to the central nervous system. MRI serves valuable information for differentiation from encephalocele, dermoid cyst and congenital hemangioma. Complete resection remains the treatment of choice. We present two cases of NG, which were both suspected during prenatal ultrasound and MRI. In the first case, postnatal MRI showed a transcranial continuity. Mass excision was performed and the defect was covered by a glabellar flap allowing a good cosmetic result. Postnatal MRI excluded a trans-glabellar communication in the second case. After surgical excision, the resulting skin defect was covered with a full thickness skin graft harvested from the right groin. In cases of NGs complete resection and cosmetic appealing results can be achieved and might necessitate a multidisciplinary approach.

Details

Language :
English, Italian
ISSN :
03915387 and 24207748
Volume :
43
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.5bd2da836af64b1e959a1188285e7605
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4081/pmc.2021.240