Dermoid cysts (dermoids) of the floor of the mouth

Meyer, Irving

doi:10.1016/0030-4220(55)90380-7

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“…Irrespective of the etiology, such a cyst mostly remains asymptomatic and unreported until it assumes a size large enough to cause mechanical obstruction [8,21], mostly in the age group of 15-35 years [2], as we have seen in our patient. Mass lesion above the mylohyoid pushes the tongue above causing mechanical obstruction, while that below it causes its protrusion into the chin, in front of the neck [15].…”

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“…(teratoid cyst) [1,2]. In literature, the term ''dermoid cyst'' has often been used to denote any of these three histologically distinct entities [2].…”

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“…(teratoid cyst) [1,2]. In literature, the term ''dermoid cyst'' has often been used to denote any of these three histologically distinct entities [2]. They tend to occur at areas of embryonic fusion, and constitute 1.6-6.9% of all cysts in the head-neck region [3].…”

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Epidermoid Cysts in Head and Neck: Our Experiences, with Review of Literature

Dutta

Saha

Biswas

et al. 2011

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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Epidermoid cysts are benign lesions, characterized by cystic spaces lined by simple squamous epithelium (epidermoid cyst), containing skin adnexa (''true'' dermoid cyst) or tissues of all three germ layers (teratoid cyst). Head and neck constitute *7% of all cases of epidermoid and dermoid cysts. There is often a diagnostic dilemma with the more common cystic lesions of this region. A retrospective case-series study of histologically proved epidermoid cysts in the head-neck region, from February 2008 to January 2011, in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery of a tertiary Government teaching hospital in eastern India. The diagnosis was reached by fine needle aspiration cytology FNAC and subsequent histopathology where feasible. Necessary imaging was done for evaluation and management. A total of 28 cases were analyzed. 5 were female, with a male: female ratio of 4.6. Age range was from 2 to 60 years (mean = 30). Excision was the preferred treatment in 20 cases (71.4%). Various sites like the submandibular region (5), pinna (5), sublingual region (1), periorbital (6), suprasternal (6), along the anterior border of sternocleidomastoid (1) and glabella (3) were involved, along with an iatrogenic implantation epidermoid cyst in a tracheostomy scar. Some of the interesting cases presenting with clinical dilemma have been emphasized. Epidermoid cysts are relatively less common in the head-neck region, hence are liable to be misdiagnosed. In this case-series, few cases presenting with enough elements of confusion and dilemma are discussed with overall analysis and review of the related literature.

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“…(teratoid cyst) [1,2]. In literature, the term ''dermoid cyst'' has often been used to denote any of these three histologically distinct entities [2].…”

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Epidermoid Cysts in Head and Neck: Our Experiences, with Review of Literature

Dutta

Saha

Biswas

et al. 2011

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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“…Three hypotheses were proposed regarding its origin; dysontogenetic, traumatic and thryoglossal anomaly. According to first hypothesis epidermoid cyst may develop by entrapment of ectodermal tissues of first (mandibular) and second (hyoid) branchial arches [5,6] Second theory suggests its development by traumatic implantation of epithelial cells into deeper tissues [7]. Third theory considers it a variant form of thyroglossal cyst.…”

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“…Most of (80%) cysts are located in ovaries and sacral region, about 7% have been reported in head and neck region [1][2][3][4][5]. Development of these cysts in oral cavity is extremely rare; as only 1.6% of the reported cysts are seen in this region [1][2][3][4][5]. Epidermoid cysts clinically present slow and progressive growth.…”

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Epidermoid Cyst in the Floor of Mouth with Sub Mental Component

Tandon

Gupta

2011

J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg.

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Epidermoid cysts in the oral cavity are very rare. They are slow and progressive in growth. Although congenital, they are diagnosed in second or third decayed of life. Epidermoid cyst in the floor of mouth is painless, doughy in consistency, fluctuant lesion and causes no symptoms until they are large enough to interfere with chewing or speech. In this article a 23 years old girl presented with lesion almost filling the oral cavity as well as sub mental component giving appearance of double chin. Lesion was surgically enucleated intraorally. Histopathological examination confirmed the presence of epidermoid cyst. Patient did well post operatively and there was no evidence of recurrence upto 1 year of follow up.

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