Abstract
Nasal dorsal cyst or pseudocyst formation is a rare complication after rhinoplasty. We present what we believe to be the first case in which extensive bony destruction resulted from such a lesion. A review of the literature is provided along with a discussion of possible etiologies of this complication.
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