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Epidermoid cyst of the floor of the mouth
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Dimitar Pazardzhikliev
- HNO-Klinik Medizinische Universität, Plovdiv, Bulgarien
| Veröffentlicht: | 16. April 2015 |
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Abstract
Introduction: Epidermoid and dermoid cysts are developmental cysts of a benign nature. About 7% are found in the head and neck and 1,6% in the oral cavity.
Exact diagnosis of floor of the mouth lesions is needed to develop correct surgical strategy.
Methods: This case discusses an epidermoid cyst in a 10-year-old girl that brought cosmetic concerns and no functional complaints. Clinical examination revealed an extensive swelling on the floor of the
mouth. Aspiration of the cyst produced a keratin-containing liquid. CT findings showed a cystic homogenous of the floor of the mouth sized 3,7x3,7x2,5cm.
Results: The cyst was removed by external approach. No complications were observed. Histological examination of the mass confirmed the diagnosis of an epidermoid cyst.
Conclusion: Treatment of these cystic lesion is always surgical. It is modified by nature, size and location of the mass according to the floor of the mouth muscles.
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