NASOLABIAL CYST: A VEILED RARITY IN THE REALM OF NON-ODONTOGENIC CYSTS

Nasolabial cyst (NC), also known as Klestadt's cyst, is a rare non-odontogenic soft tissue cyst of the nasal alar region, accounting for only 0.7% of all non-odontogenic cysts. It presents as a localized upper lip swelling, often asymptomatic but sometimes causing cosmetic concerns. Diagnosis of a Nasolabial cyst is primarily clinical but may be conrmed through histopathological evaluation. Due to its rarity, NC is frequently misdiagnosed as odontogenic lesions. This paper reports a case of a 44-year-old female with a swelling near the right ala of nose, clinically suggestive of Nasolabial cyst. Complete surgical excision under local anesthesia was performed, and histopathological analysis conrmed the diagnosis, highlighting the need for accurate clinical recognition.