Introduction: Nasopharyngeal cysts are uncommon, and are mostly asymptomatic. However, these lesions are infrequently found during routine endoscopies and imaging studies. In even more rare cases, they may be the source for unexplained sinonasal symptoms, such as CSF rhinorrhea, visual disturbances and nasal obstruction.
Purpose Of Review: This presentation systematically reviews the different nasopharyngeal cysts encountered in children, emphasizing the current knowledge on pathophysiology, recent advances in molecular biology and prenatal diagnosis, clinical presentation, imaging and treatment options.
Summary: With the advent of flexible and rigid fiber-optic technology and modern imaging techniques, and in particularly prenatal diagnostic techniques, nasopharyngeal cysts recognition is more common than previous times and requires an appropriate consideration. Familiarity with these lesions is essential for the pediatric otolaryngologist.
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