Presentation
Recurrent swelling in left nasal region; was operated for the same in the past.
Patient Data











A band like lesion showing diffusion restriction (ADC not shown) along left dorsum nasi, involving epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous fat and abutting underlying nasalis muscle with possible infiltration. No involvement of lateral nasal cartilage is seen.
Case Discussion
The patient is a post-operative case of basal cell carcinoma; presenting with recurrent swelling in left nasal region. MRI shows band like lesion showing diffusion restriction along left dorsum nasi, involving epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous fat and abutting underlying nasalis muscle with possible infiltration consistent with recurrence.