Supernumerary nostril: a case report

Abstract

BackgroundSupernumerary nostril is a congenital anomaly that contains additional nostril with or without accessory cartilage. These rare congenital nasal deformities result from embryological defects. Since 1906, Lindsay (Trans Pathol Soc Lond. 57:329–330, 1906) has published the first research of bilateral supernumerary nostrils, and only 34 cases have been reported so far in the English literature.Case presentationA 1-year-old female baby was brought to our department group for the treatment of an accessory opening above the left nostril which had been presented since her birth. Medical history was non-specific and her birth was normal. The size of a supernumerary nostril was about 0.2 cm diameter and connected to the left nostril. The right one was normal. Minimal procedure was operated for the anomaly. After 1 year, rhinoplasty was performed for the nostril asymmetry.ConclusionsAt 1 year follow-up, the functional and cosmetic result was satisfactory. In this case, it is important that we have early preoperative diagnosis. Also, it is desirable that we should perform a corrective surgery as soon as possible for the patient’s psychosocial growth.

Nasal Duplication: A Review of Literature and Case Report

“…In most reported cases, fistulectomy and reconstruction with local flaps was performed, with some patients undergoing revision rhinoplasty (Choi et al, 2016). Though operative technique and surgical management varies, the overall consensus is intervention should be early to avoid psychological troubles, prevent derangement to the nasal cartilages, and restore function (Reddy & Rao, 1987; Hallak et al, 2001; Franco et al, 2008; Choi et al, 2016; Labib & Elshahat, 2017).…”

Congenital hydrocephalus, corpus callosum agenesis, and prosencephalic cyst with supernumerary nostril: A neurocristopathy

“…It is a very rare congenital anomaly of duplication resulting from embryological defects with <40 cases reported after its first description by Lindsey in 1906. [ 2 3 ] It includes additional nostril with or without accessory cartilage. It can be unilateral (mostly) or bilateral, which may or may not communicate with the normal nasal cavity on the ipsilateral side.…”

“…[ 12 ] More than half of the cases of supernumerary nostril reported in the literature are from Asian continent, with significant contribution from India and China. [ 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 ]…”

“…[12] More than half of the cases of supernumerary nostril reported in the literature are from Asian continent, with significant contribution from India and China. [2,3,[7][8][9][10][11][12] The differential diagnoses of supernumerary nostril are proboscis lateralis, basal encephalocele, meningocele, nasal dermoid, nasal glioma, and nasolacrimal duct duplication. [2,3,[7][8][9][10][11][12] Among all the differential diagnoses, proboscis lateralis closely resembles the supernumerary nostril.…”

“…It has been described by a few reports in the previous literature. [ 2 3 ] Hydrocephalus with corpus callosum agenesis is also rare. [ 4 ] Herein, we present a 3-month-old-male infant with congenital hydrocephalus, corpus callosum agenesis, prosencephalic cyst, and cranial vault deficiency associated with supernumerary nostril.…”