Dermoid Cyst of Neck: A Diagnostic Dilemma and a Therapeutic Challenge

N, Somashekhar S

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10001-1320

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“…The teratoid cyst’s lining differs from a simple squamous one to a ciliate respiratory epithelium that contains various derivatives of endoderm, mesoderm, or ectoderm. All three histopathological variants have a thick, cheesy, keratinous, and greasy-looking material [ 1 ].…”

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“…Dermoid cysts are developmental pathologies that initiate in the various organs or tissues due to the enclosure of tissues from various bases (endoblastic, mesoblastic, or ectoblastic) formed by a fault in the union of the lateral embryonal mesenchymal tissues (usually the first and the second arch) through the fifth week of embryonal growth [ 1 ]. It is comparatively less common in the oral and maxillofacial region.…”

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A Unique Case of Plunging Dermoid Cyst in an Elderly Male: A Case Report

Gaikwad,

Mishra,

Maini

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Dermoid cysts are the least commonly occurring developmental cysts in the oral and maxillofacial region. They may be congenital or acquired and are seen as asymptomatic swellings that are slow and progressive. It is very difficult to differentiate plunging ranulas from plunging dermoid cysts as both of them have very similar clinical features. However, since both entities have different treatment strategies, it is important to differentiate one from the other. A 57-year-old male patient reported to the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology with a large swelling in the submental region. To the best of our knowledge, the present case report is the first one showing such an extensive lesion of plunging dermoid cyst mimicking plunging ranula in an elderly male patient. The report mainly focuses on the diagnostic challenges faced to reach the final diagnosis.

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A Unique Case of Plunging Dermoid Cyst in an Elderly Male: A Case Report

Gaikwad,

Mishra,

Maini

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…The percentage occurrence of dermoid cysts in the head and neck region is said to be about 7%. 2 The usual locations of dermoid cysts are found to be the floor of the mouth and the lateral eyebrow. Dermoid cysts are developed along the lines of embryonic fusion.…”

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A Rare Case of Midline Suprahyoid Dermoid Cyst

K¹

2023

CHCMJ

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Dermoid cysts are congenital tumours which are usually not paid any attention at the time of presentation and later on, they catch the patient’s attention. 40% of dermoid cysts get diagnosed by birth and 60% by five years of age. These are benign in nature. Only 5% have shown malignant transformation which is very rare. These are said to be ectodermal in origin embryologically. These are usually seen in the midline, as these are the site of embryonic fusion. These benign lesions are present as single or multiple throughout the body. For a surgeon, neck swelling is always a diagnostic challenge as it lies in close proximity to very important vital structures. In our case, a 33-year-old female presented to our Chettinad OPD with a painless swelling which turned to painful in due course of time and was located in the suprahyoid region in front of the neck. Our case is unique as the location of this mass was in the suprahyoid region which is usually a very rare location for dermoid cysts. Hence, during differential diagnosis, all surgeons should keep in mind that dermoid cysts have different presentations and locations, one of which happens to be a suprahyoid mass.

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An unusual location of newborn huge dermoid cyst: a case report and literature review

Rabiou,

Moussa,

Amadou

et al. 2023

Ann Pediatr Surg

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Background Dermoid cysts are benign germ cell tumors with ectodermal and mesodermal components. It is a slow-growing lesion that commonly arises in the midline of the head and neck. The last location represented 7%, and the periorbital region was the most frequently arising area. True lateral neck dermoid cysts are rare. We present an unusual location of a dermoid cyst in a newborn. Case presentation We report an unusual location of a 10-day newborn giant dermoid cyst with multiple implantation sites, namely the shoulder, scapula, cervical, temporal, and occipital scalp. Successful surgical resection was achieved, and the patient was discharged after the removal of the stitches. Conclusion Dermoid cysts are unusual neoplasms with rare diagnoses at birth, but often in childhood. Concomitant implantation locations on the shoulder, neck, temporal, and occipital scalps are rare.

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Dermoid Cyst of Neck: A Diagnostic Dilemma and a Therapeutic Challenge

Cited by 3 publications

References 117 publications

A Unique Case of Plunging Dermoid Cyst in an Elderly Male: A Case Report

A Unique Case of Plunging Dermoid Cyst in an Elderly Male: A Case Report

A Rare Case of Midline Suprahyoid Dermoid Cyst

An unusual location of newborn huge dermoid cyst: a case report and literature review

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