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Witch nose: an embarassing metaphor for nasal tip dermoid cysts.

Nasal dermoid cysts are one of the most frequent congenital pathologic lesions of the nasal area. These lesions may have intracranial extensions without any clinical evidence, which can be explained by the pathophysiologic development of the lesion, thought to be related to a delay or pause during the separation period of the dura and skin during embryogenesis. This factor is independent from the location and size of the lesion and may lead surgeons to misdiagnoses or inadequate treatments.In this article, 2 cases of nasal dermoid cysts localized at the tip of the nose are presented. Although these lesions can be seen anywhere from the root to the columella, nasal tip location is rare in previously published series. In the cases presented in this study, both patients are school-aged and are faced with social and psychologic problems, as their friends call them "witch nose," in reference to the lesion at the tip of the nose. Vertical tip incision for complete excision of these lesions was performed after accurate radiologic imaging of the brain and possible intracranial extension. No complications or recurrence was seen in either patient.Although the treatment of dermoid cysts is surgical, operative planning should be made after complete physical and radiologic examinations. As the lesion may lead to psychologic and social problems because of its appearance, especially in children, therapy should not be delayed.

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