Abstract



One of the most common anatomical sites for swellings (cysts, inflammatory lesions, and tumors) is the maxillofacial region. Nasolabial area is considered a part of the maxillofacial region.

Aim

To evaluate the type of nasolabial swelling in El Minia University Hospital and try to create a classification of swellings in the Nasolabial region.

Patients and methods

A retrospective study of the nasolabial swellings of the patients attending ENT clinics at El Minia University Hospital from the period 2018–2020 ethical approval was taken.

Results

11 cases of nasolabial swelling were admitted to the ear nose, and throat department.10 cases are Nasolabial cysts and one case is Peripheral giant cell granuloma.

Conclusions

Nasolabial cysts are considered the most common swellings in the Nasolabial region. Consistency and surgical findings help in the differential diagnosis of swellings in the Nasolabial region, and the histopathological examination is the tool to differentiate between different pathologies, especially mass.