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Congenital Anomalies of the Nose
Resident Physician: Sharon Ramos, MD
Faculty Mentor & Discussant: Harold S. Pine, MD, FAAP, FACS
The University of Texas Medical Branch – UTMB Health
Department of Otolaryngology
Grand Rounds Presentation
February 18, 2015
Series Editor: Francis B. Quinn, Jr., MD, FACS -- Archivist: Melinda Stoner Quinn, MSICS
Outline
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Developmental Errors of the Anterior Neuropore
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Embryology
Encephalocele
Nasal Gliomas
Nasal Dermoids
Developmental Errors of Central Midface
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Embryology
Nasolacrimal Duct Cyst
Congenital Nasal Pyriform Aperture Stenosis
Cleft lip
Arhinia, Polyrhinia and Proboscis lateralis
Developmental errors of the
Anterior Neuropore
Encephaloceles, Nasal gliomas and Dermoids
Embryology
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Neural tube develops between
the 3rd and 4th week of
gestation
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Closure begins in the
midportion of the embryo
before progressing both
anteriorly and posteriorly
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The neural tube gives rise to
neural crest cells
Embryology
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As neural tube closes neural
crest cells migrate
anteriorly and laterally
around the eyes to the
frontonasal process
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Nose is formed from the
medial and lateral
prominence and invagination
of the nasal pit
Embryology
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Normal embryonic anatomy of
nose and anterior skull base
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3rd-8th week gestation
Frontal cartilage
Fonticulus nasofrontalis
Nasal bone
Nasal cartilage
Prenasal space
Nasal capsule
Dura
Embryology
3rd-8th week of
gestation
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A funnel shaped dural projection extends inferiorly and anteriorly through a
midline opening anterior to the crista galli of the ethmoid bone. This anterior
skull base opening is the foramen cecum
The dural diverticulum extends inferior and posterior to the frontal and nasal
bones and superior and anterior to the nasal cartilage (prenasal space) and
terminates at the skin of the nasal bridge
With normal regression of the dural diverticulum, the prenasal space is
obliterated, the foramen cecum closes and fusion of the fronticulus frontalis
occurs forming the nasofrontal suture.
Abnormal Development
Encephalocele
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Extracranial herniation of meninges and brain tissue
through a defect in the skull.
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Meningocele presents similarly without herniation of brain
tissue
Described by location of dehiscence in the skull base
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Occipital (75%)
Sincipital (25%)
Basal (~1%)
Encephalocele is an extracranial herniation of cranial contents through a defect in the skull.
When an encepaholocele includes meninges only it is termed meningocele. Encephaloceles
are divided into occipital, sincipital and basal types.
Encephalocele
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Incidence
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North America and Europe
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Asia
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1 in 30,000
1 in 5,000
No gender predilection or family tendency
Commonly associated with other congenital anomalies
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Microcephaly, hydrocephalus, anopthalmia, corpus callosum dysgenesis
Incidence of these lesions vary considerably, ranging from 1 in 30,000 live births in North
America and Europe to 1 in 5,000 live births in Asia. Encephaloceles have no family tendency or
gender predilection. 40% of affected patients have other associated anomalies s
Encephalocele
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Presentation
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Bluish
Compressible
Pulsatile
Transilluminates with light
Positive Furstenberg’s Test
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Expansion with compression of bilateral
jugular veins
Expansion may also be triggered by crying or
straining (Valsalva)
External (Sincipital) or Internal (Basal)
nasal mass
Encephalocele
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MRI
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Identifies intracranial
extension
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Mass with subarachnoid
connection
Differentiates between
meningoceles and
encephaloceles
CT Scan
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Detects skull base defect
MRI identifies intracranial extension, helps differentiate between meningocele and encephaolceles.
This frontal mass contains brain tissue in continuity with the frontal lobe, this is ans example of
nasoethmoidal encephalocele
Encephalocele
(A) Sincipital Encephalocele (B) Basal Encephalocle
A) Sincipital encephaloceles are also known as Frontoethmoidal encephaloceles. They occur between
the frontal and ethmoid bones at the foramen cecum immediately anterior to the cribiform plate. They may
be further subdivided as nasofrontal, nasoethmoidal and naso-orbital and manifest as
external nasal masses
B) Generally Basal Encephaloceles arise through the cribiform plate or through the superior orbital fissure
and manifest as an intranasal mass
Encephaloceles
Nasal Glioma
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Heterotopic glial tissue that lacks a patent CSF
communication to subarachnoid space
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Also known as
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Nasal cerebral heterotopia
Glial heterotopia
Incidence
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More common in males (3:2)
No familial tendency
Nasal Glioma
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Abnormal closure of the
fonticulus frontalis
During retraction of the
embryonic dural
diverticulum, rests of glial
tissue become sequeatered
Another theory is that they
are possibly encephaloceles
which have lost CSF
connection
Nasal Glioma
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Presentation
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Extranasal (60%)
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Smooth, firm, non-compressible masses, skin telangiectasia
Glabella (most common), nasomaxillary suture line
Intranasal (30%)
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Polypoid, pale masses
Arise in the lateral nasal wall near the middle turbinate
Nasal septum (rare)
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Combined (10%)
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Do not transilluminate or enlarge with
crying/straining
May be present at birth
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Grows in proportion with the child
Gliomas manifest as extranasal, intranasal or combined lesions. Extranasal
gliomas are smooth, firm, NONcompressible masses that occur most
commonly at the glabella but may arise at the side of the nose or the
nasomaxillary suture.
Nasal Glioma
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MRI
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T1 hypointense, T2 +/hyperintensity
15% fibrous stalk
Rare enhancement
CT scan
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Asses the bony anatomy of
the skull base
Nasal Glioma
Intranasal glioma showing a fibrous stalk and are more commonly seen in those that are
intranasal (35%)
Nasal Dermoids
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Nasal dermoids
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1-3% of all dermoids
10-12% of head and neck dermoids.
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Embryology
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61% of congenital midline nasal masses in kids
During development, dura projects through
the foramen cecum and attaches to skin
Separates from the nasal skin and retracts
through foramen cecum
If there is a persistent attachment to underling
fibrous tissue, nasal capsule or dura, epithelial
elements are trapped in the prenasal space
Ectodermal and mesodermal elements
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Hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, keratin,
squamous epithelial lining
Nasal dermoids account for 1-3% of all dermoids and approximatley 10-12% of head and neck dermoids.
Dermoids contain ectodermal and mesodermal embryonic elements. The latter include hair follicles,
sebaceous glands, and sweat glands and keratin debris. from deremoid cysyrs Dermoids lack glial
features of encephaloceles and gliomas
Nasal Dermoids
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Presentation
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Present at birth - first two decades of life
Midline mass or cyst with sinus opening
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Widened nasal bridge
Protruding hair (pathognomonic)
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Firm lobulated non compressible mass
Sinus opening sebaceous or purulent material
Minority of cases
Intracranial extension in 4-45%
Dermoid sinus cysts of the nose present as a midline nasal pit, fistula or infected mass located
anywhere from the glabella to the nasal columella. They may secrete sebaceous material or pus
and may become intermittently infected causing abscess formation, meningitis even cerebral
abscess for those with intracranial extension.
Nasal Dermoids
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Up to 50% have a fistula or sinus tract
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Tract transverses via the cribiform
plate or foramen cecum
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Tract may attach to dura, falx cerebri
or other intracranial structures
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Cases with intracranial connection pose
an increased risk for meningitis or
cerebral abscesses
Nasal Dermoids
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CT Scan
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Bifid crista galli and enlarged
foramen cecumintracrnial
extension
Unique features you will see on Ct scan with intracranial dermoids are a bifid crista galli and and an
enlarged foramen caecum.
White arrow shows bifid critsa galli and black arrow shows a large foramne cecum anteriorly
Nasal Dermoids
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MRI
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Detects intracranial extension
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T1 and T2 hyperintensity
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The crista galli in infants is not ossified or contain bone marrow fat, thus a highintensity signal on T1-weighted images is suggestive of an intracranial dermoid
Treatment of Nasal Gliomas,
Encephaloceles and Dermoid Cysts
Surgical Treatment
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Direct external excision
Elliptical incision around pit
Lacrimal probe is used to cannulate the tract to
guide dissection
A small diamond bur is used to drill around the
tract through the nasal bones
Nasal bones may be separated along the midline
and retracted laterally for better exposure
Allows access to dermoids that extend to the dura
and/or extending into the crista galli
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Medial canthal approach (lynch), external
rhinoplasty, endoscopic resection
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Unique features you will see on Ct scan with intracranial dermoids are a bifid crista galli and and
an enlarged foramen caecum.
White arrow shows bifid critsa galli and black arrow shows a large foramne cecum anteriorly
Surgical Treatment
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For Meningioceles, Gliomas limited to nasal cavity
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Endoscopic repair with clipping the stalk
Defect is repaired with free mucosal grafts or mucoperichondrial flap
For Encephaloceles, Gliomas and Dermoids with intracranial
extension
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Multidisciplinary approach
Transglabellar Subcranial Approach
Frontal craniotomy in combination with external
Rhinoplasty and lateral rhinotomy approach
Developmental Errors of the
Central Midface
Nasolacrimal Duct Cyst and CNPAS
Embryology
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Dorsal Neural folds form around the eye to
form the facial prominences surrounding the
stomoduem
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4-12 weeks
Frontonasal prominence, maxillary and
mandibular processes
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Nasal placodes found in the Frontonasal
prominence begin to furrow and form the nasal
pits
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Ridges around this pit are called the lateral and
medial nasal prominences come together with
maxillary process philtrum, and lip
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The NLD begins as a thickening of the
ectoderm that becomes buried in the
mesoderm of the nasal pits between the lateral
nasal prominence and the maxillary process
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Canalization of the NLD occurs post natally
Abnormal Development
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Developmental Errors of the central midface
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Nasolacrimal duct cyst
Congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis
Cleft lip
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Arhinia
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Congenital absence of the external nose and nasal airway
Polyrhinia
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Most common
Double nose/accessory nostril
Septal, and nasal passage duplication +/-choanal atresia
Proboscis lateralis
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Tubular sleeve of skin attached to the inner canthus of the orbit and
ipsilateral heminasal aplasia
Arhinia
Proboscis lateralis
Nasolacrimal Duct Cyst
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Nasolacrimal duct development begins as a thickening of
the ectoderm that becomes buried in the mesoderm of
the nasal pits.
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This buried ectoderm canalizes from superior to
inferiorly postnatally.
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Failure of the nasolacrimal ectodermal tract to canalize
results in NLDC.
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The most frequent site of incomplete canalization is at the junction
of the NLD and the nasal mucosa, the valve of Hasner.
30% of all neonates have distal nasolacrimal duct obstruction at birth
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Spontaneous resolution by 9 months to 1 year, (NLDC may go unnoticed
if unilateral)
Bilateral occurs in 14%, of neonates and are more symptomatic because
neonates are obligate nasal breathers
Nasolacrimal Duct Cyst
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Presentation
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Epiphora
Facial swelling
Nasal obstruction
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Feeding difficulties
Respiratory distress (if
bilateral)
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Bluish/red discoloration
inferior to the medial
canthus
Nasal endoscopy will show
a mass below the inferior
turbinate
Nasolacrimal Duct Cyst
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Diagnosis is made on
physical exam/nasal
endoscopy
Imaging
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Not required
Nasolacrimal duct mucocele. Coronal computed
tomographic images a–c show enlargement of the lacrimal
sac, distension of the nasolacrimal duct, and an intranasal
component in the inferior meatus, which corresponds to the
inferior extent of the left-sided mucocele
Nasolacrimal Duct Cyst
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Conservative treatment
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Massage, warm compresses, topical antibiotics
Surgical
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Endoscopic Marsupialization (microdebrider,
probe, )
Probing of NLD via punctum into the nose
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+/-Fluorescein dye using a 23 gauge cannula to
confirm patency
+/-NL canal stenting or silicone intubation to
preserve patency/prevent recurrence
Varying treatment approaches have been proposed for the management, such as
massage, warm compresses, topical or parenteral antibiotics, nasolacrimal
probing, silastic stenting and intranasal endoscopic cyst marsupialization.
Endoscopic marsupialization using the Microdebrider allows for resection of the
entire cyst wall without injuring the valve of Hasner and inferior turbinate.
Congenital Nasal Pyriform Aperture
Stenosis (CNPAS)
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Bony overgrowth of the nasal process of the maxilla
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Pyriform aperture is the most anterior and narrowest part of the nasal cavity
 Any change causing a decrease in this cross-sectional area results in exponential
increase in airway resistance resulting in nasal obstruction
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CNPAS may occur in isolation or may manifest as part of holopronsencepahly
sequence
 Failure of forebrain to divide into cerebral hemispheres, absence of anterior
pituitary, submucous cleft palate, hypoplastic maxillary sinuses, +/-prominent
mega incisor
Congenital nasal pyriform aperture stenosis (CNPAS) results from bony overgrowth of the nasal process
of the maxilla. The pyriform aperture is a pear-shaped bony inlet comprising the most anterior and
narrowest bony portion of the nasal airway; therefore, any overgrowth causes a decrease in crosssectional area with resultant exponential increase in airway resistance and associated obstruction
CNPAS ay occur in isolation or may be part of the holoprosencephaly spectrum of congenital midline
lesions.
Congenital Nasal Pyriform Aperture
Stenosis (CNPAS)
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Presentation
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Newborns
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Stertor, Respiratory distress/failure, cyanosis,
feeding difficulties
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Severe nasal obstruction triggered by URI
Anterior Rhinoscopy
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Inability to pass NG tube
Infants/children
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Obligate nasal breathers
Narrowed anterior nasal passage with bony
thickening medially
Single central mega incisor (60%)
Congenital Nasal Pyriform Aperture
Stenosis (CNPAS)
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Maxillofacial CT Scan
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Confirms diagnosis
Width of pyriform aperture is defined as the
distance between the medial aspects of the
maxilla at the level of the inferior meatus.
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<11mm in a full term infant (Belden et al.)
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Study by Reeves et al.
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suggests that the cutoff should be smaller than 11 mm because the
average pyriform aperture width for the control group in his study
was 10.1 mm and those with CPAS ranged between 5-6mm (avg
5.3mm)
Merea et al.
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In his case series which included both premature and full-term
infants patients with CNPAS had a pyriform aperture of < 7 mm
(avg 5.6mm)
Congenital Nasal Pyriform Aperture
Stenosis (CNPAS) (cont’d)
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Axial CT is typically the imaging method of choice and confirms the
diagnosis. The width of the pyriform aperture is defined as the distance
between the medial aspects of the maxilla at the level of the inferior
meatus.
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More recent study by Reeves et al (from MUSC). suggests that the cutoff
should be smaller than 11 mm because the average pyriform aperture
width for the control group (13 patients) was 10.1 mm with an average of
5.3mm in patients with CNPAS.[4] Patients in neonates and this case series
included both premature and full-term infants who had a pyriform aperture
of 7 mm or less with an average pyriform aperture width in line with those
reported by Reeves et al. (5.6 mm in our study vs. 5.3 mm).
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Belden in 1999 evaluated CT features of CNPAS in 6 patients.
Congenital Nasal Pyriform Aperture
Stenosis (CNPAS)
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Treatment
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Conservative
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Medical treatment
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Ciprofloxacin 0.3%/dexamethasone 0.1% drops
Decongestant
Nasal Saline
CPAP
Some authors suggest a width >5mm will respond well to medical
management if no underlying history of respiratory failure
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Reeves et al.
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All children with nasal obstruction receive a trial of medical management prior
to CT scanning to reduce radiation exposure
Some authors have suggested at a width > 5mm may be predictive of successful treatment
with medical management ciprodex, afrin and nasal saline. Some suggest this treatment in
any child with nasal obstruction and a concern for CNPAS prior to ct scanning to reduce
radiation risk.
Congenital Nasal Pyriform Aperture
Stenosis (CNPAS)
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Surgical Treatment
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Reserved for those refractory to
topical treatment + feeding
difficulties and respiratory distress
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Traditional Sublabial approach with
subperiosteal dissection to expose
the pyriform aperture
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The pyriform aperture widened by
drilling the bony overgrowth with a 1-2
mm diamond bur.
Post-operative nasal stents x 4 weeks
Congenital Nasal Pyriform Aperture
Stenosis (CNPAS)
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Reeves et al.
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Traditional sublabial approach
+widening of the pyriform aperture and
nasal cavity
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Dissection is carried as far posteriorly
without injury of NLD or inferior
turbinate
Nasal Stents x 7-10 days
Patients CNPAS (7) were seen to have
an overall narrowing of the nasal
cavities when compared to control
groups (13)
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LW-1is 50% of the distance between PA
and CH
LW-2 75% of the distance
Congenital Nasal Pyriform Aperture
Stenosis (CNPAS)
Average width of pyriform aperture, lateral nasal wall and choana
when comparing CPAS to control patients
Site
Mean control (SD)
Mean CPAS (SD)
p-Values
Pyriform aperture
(PA)
10.1 mm (0.30)
5.3 mm (0.08)
p < 0.01
LW-1
13.5 mm(0.28)
8.7 mm (0.2)
p < 0.01
LW-2
12.5 mm (0.23)
10.1 mm (0.13)
p = 0.02
Choana (CH)
11.7 mm (0.19)
10.9 mm (0.24)
p = 0.46
Reeves et al.
Congenital Nasal Pyriform Aperture
Stenosis (CNPAS)
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Grunstein et al.
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Traditional sublabial approach
+ Inferior Turbinate reduction
with 2mm microdebrider
blade
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No post-op stents
Stents are known to cause
clogging and internal nasal
scarring
6 patients were treated
between the ages of 2 weeks7 months, all 6 patients were
clear of airway obstruction
post-op and on follow-up
(4wks-24 months)
Conclusion
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Neonates are obligate nasal breathers
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Radiologic findings assist in determining diagnosis and
surgical planning
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MRI is preferred to assess for intracranial extension
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CT is used to asses the skull base
Discussant: Harold S. Pine, MD, FAAP, FACS
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An excellent review of pediatric nasal masses. It all looks so nice and
pretty when it’s presented in a Powerpoint presentation but when these
things happen in real life, it’s difficult, it’s hard to figure out what exactly is
going on and the approach is not always so clear cut. When we’re faced
with kids with some sort of intranasal mass that looks a little bit weird
don’t be lured into doing a biopsy without appropriately working the kid
up. Sometimes in the real world situations arise where we get pressure
from other people that don’t know better to do things that we know are
not in the best interests of the patient.
Don’t underestimate a little bit of patience, mother nature and medical
therapy. I have lots of experience with our own NICU here where they’re
very nervous and up in arms and wanting something to be done urgently to
fix the problem, when in fact a few days of Ciprodex nose drops, some
saline and a little bit of time can get a lot of these kids through the trouble
spot. So I certainly agree with how MUSC does it.
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Continued next page
Discussant: Harold S. Pine, MD, FAAP, FACS
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Finally, just a thought about a patient I saw over in Asia where these things
are more common, and I sent out a picture to you of this little kid with a
large nasal mass. It really struck me how dependent we all are here in the
U.S. with all of our teammates. I had the scans and yet looking at the scans
I couldn’t be sure exactly what this was. It was frustrating not to have a
good neuroradologist to help me say this is clearly an encephalocele or this
is clearly a glioma.
In the end my recommendation was that this is probably an encephalocele
or a glioma, and you will probably need a neurosurgeon to help with this.
While that seems like common sense here, in other countries, getting that
cooperation and coordination is not so easy to accomplish, especially when
there are islands of specialty care hospitals. In the end, the ENT guys tried
to take out this nasal mass going just right over the mass and it turned into
a horrible freak show over the ensuing months with what sounded like
infections and CSF leaks. I don’t have any further followup at this point, but
it goes to show you that some thought before you go in and operate can
probably save you some grief down the road.
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Congenital Anomalies of the Nose
Resident Physician: Sharon Ramos, MD
Faculty Mentor & Discussant: Harold S. Pine, MD, FAAP, FACS
The University of Texas Medical Branch – UTMB Health
Department of Otolaryngology
Grand Rounds Presentation
February 18, 2015
Series Editor: Francis B. Quinn, Jr., MD, FACS -- Archivist: Melinda Stoner Quinn, MSICS