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Bargiel J, Gontarz M, Gąsiorowski K, Marecik T, Szczurowski P, Zapała J, Wyszyńska-Pawelec G. Giant Sublingual, Submental, and Lingual Dermoid Cyst Restricting Tongue Movement Undiagnosed for Several Years. Diseases 2024; 12:91. [PMID: 38785746 PMCID: PMC11119178 DOI: 10.3390/diseases12050091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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(1) Background: Dermoid cysts occurring in the sublingual space are uncommon, typically manifesting as painless, gradually enlarging masses, usually not exceeding 3 cm in diameter. These cysts can resemble various conditions due to their clinical presentation, with a relatively low occurrence rate in the oral cavity, accounting for about 1.6% of all dermoid cysts. (2) Methods: We present the case of a 17-year-old female with a giant dermoid cyst involving the submental, sublingual, and lingual areas, undiagnosed for several years. Diagnosis was achieved through MRI and fine-needle aspiration, leading to the decision for surgical removal through a cervical approach. (3) Results: The healing process was uneventful. From the first day post-surgery, the patient began myofunctional therapy, successfully regaining proper tongue functions. Throughout a 24-month follow-up, the patient remained symptom-free. (4) Conclusions: A cervical approach can successfully treat giant oral dermoid cysts involving submental, sublingual, and lingual spaces. Tongue function can be successfully regained through myofunctional therapy after surgical treatment.
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- Jakub Bargiel
- Department of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Jagiellonian University Medical College, 30-688 Cracow, Poland; (M.G.); (K.G.); (T.M.); (P.S.); (J.Z.); (G.W.-P.)
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Dutta M, Kadambott S, Kar S, Arbaz M, Seth C. Sequestered, Iatrogenic Epidermoid Implantation Cysts Associated With Retroauricular (Wilde's) Incision. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2022:1455613221146087. [PMID: 36511505 DOI: 10.1177/01455613221146087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To report two patients with iatrogenic, epidermoid implantation cysts associated with the standard retroauricular (Wilde's) incision, to establish their etiology, to explore means to prevent them, and to ensure that this experience adds to the learning curve of the surgical training of the residents. METHODS Case series with the review of literature. RESULTS One of the two patients, who had an unremarkable follow-up period after cortical mastoidectomy and cartilage tympanoplasty performed three years back, presented with a retroauricular cystic swelling visible since two months. It was hyperintense on T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. A sequestered cystic mass was encountered at surgery in the subcutaneous plane in association with the retroauricular scar tissue from previous surgery. In the other patient, two similar cysts (one of them sequestered) were incidental findings at revision tympanomastoid surgery. Histopathology in both instances was consistent with epidermoid cyst. Given their subcuticular location and intimate association with a pre-existing surgical scar, they were considered to be of implantation in origin. This was a potential outcome of persistent inversion of one or both skin edges following simple interrupted suturing. The reason could be a faulty surgical technique, due to improper placement of the needle with respect to skin, inadequate or uneven tissue bite, a tight knot, or failure to manually evert the apposing edges at the point(s) of suspicion. CONCLUSIONS Sequestered epidermoid implantation cysts due to persistent inversion of sutured skin edges are unusual complications. The illustrations in this case series emphasize the need to adhere to the basic principles of surgical practice. They provide a caveat to the resident surgeons and the faculties who supervise them, that inadvertent and apparently innocuous misses, even at the elementary steps of surgery (like suturing), could lead to complications that are unwanted and potentially avoidable.
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- Mainak Dutta
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, M. R. Bangur Superspeciality Hospital, Kolkata, India
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Noblitt B, Wilson H, Iverson K. Transoral approach to excision of massive dermoid cysts in pediatric patients: A case series. OTOLARYNGOLOGY CASE REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.xocr.2021.100265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Costa FWG, Carvalho FSR, Chaves FN, de Almeida S, Alves APNN, Patrocínio RMDSV, Sousa FB, Pereira KMA. Epidermoid Cyst Arising in the Buccal Mucosa: Case Report and Literature Review. Acta Stomatol Croat 2016; 49:65-73. [PMID: 27688388 DOI: 10.15644/asc49/1/9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Epidermoid cysts are benign subcutaneous lesions, and the large majority of these cysts affect the floor of the mouth; however, the buccal mucosa is not a usual site of occurrence. To date, only 5 articles have been published with 6 cases of epidermoid cysts arising in the buccal mucosa. Therefore, the aim of this study was to describe the clinical, histopathological and immunohistochemical features of a case of epidermoid cyst located in the buccal mucosa. To our knowledge, this is the first report of an oral epidermoid cyst describing an intense foreign body gigantocellular inflammatory reaction against epithelial keratin component. Although the usual diagnosis for epidermoid cysts is based on histopathological findings, this case report addresses novel information regarding to the immunohistochemical pattern that may be found in these lesions.
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- Postgraduate Student in Clinical Dentistry, Division of Oral Pathology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
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- Division of Oral Pathology, Federal University of Ceará Campus Sobral, Sobral, Brazil
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Costa FWG, Carvalho FSR, Chaves FN, de Almeida S, Alves APNN, Patrocínio RMDSV, Sousa FB, Pereira KMA. Epidermoid Cyst Arising in the Buccal Mucosa: Case Report and Literature Review. Acta Stomatol Croat 2014; 48:296-304. [PMID: 27688379 DOI: 10.15644/asc48/4/8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Epidermoid cysts are benign subcutaneous lesions, and the large majority of these cysts affect the floor of the mouth; however, the buccal mucosa is not the usual site of occurrence. To date, only 5 articles have been published with 6 cases of epidermoid cysts arising in the buccal mucosa. Therefore, the aim of this study was to describe the clinical, histopathological and immunohistochemical features of a case of an epidermoid cyst located in the buccal mucosa. To our knowledge, this is the first report of an oral epidermoid cyst describing an intense foreign body gigantocellular inflammatory reaction against epithelial keratin component. Although the usual diagnosis for epidermoid cysts is based on histopathological findings, this case report addresses novel information regarding the immunohistochemical pattern which may be found in these lesions.
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- Division of Oral Pathology, Federal University of Ceará Campus Sobral, Sobral, Brazil
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Yoshida N, Kodama K, Iino Y. Sublingual epidermoid cyst presenting with distinctive magnetic resonance imaging findings. Clin Pract 2014; 4:664. [PMID: 25332766 PMCID: PMC4202188 DOI: 10.4081/cp.2014.664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2014] [Revised: 07/21/2014] [Accepted: 08/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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A case of sublingual epidermoid cyst presenting distinctive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings is described. A 39-year-old man presented to our hospital with a three months progressive left submandibular swelling, difficulty moving his tongue, and snoring. Preoperative evaluation with MRI and fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) revealed that the heterogeneous cystic lesion contained the squamous cells, which is compatible with ectodermal tissue. The mass was located above the mylohyoid muscle and spread to the pharyngeal space. By considering the size, infection history, patient age, and location, the cyst was completely resected under general anesthesia via cervical approach without any complication. Histopathologically, the cyst wall was lined by stratified squamous epithelium with no skin appendage, suggesting an epidermoid cyst. Ultrasound (US), MRI and FNAC were very useful of the preoperative diagnosis for oral and sublingual lesion. The postoperative course was uneventful and without recurrence after 24 months. This case showed that epidermoid cysts formed the rarely heterogeneous cystic tumor and it underlined usefulness of preoperative diagnosis, such as US, MRI and FNAC for oral and sublingual tumor.
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- Naohiro Yoshida
- Department of Otolaryngology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center , Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center , Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center , Saitama, Japan
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Epidermoid cyst arising in the submandibular region. Case Rep Med 2013; 2013:419289. [PMID: 24191161 PMCID: PMC3804295 DOI: 10.1155/2013/419289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2013] [Accepted: 09/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Dermoid and epidermoid cysts in the oral cavity frequently develop in the midline or sublingual region of the floor of the mouth. Here, we report a rare case of an epidermoid cyst in the submandibular region. The patient was a 69-year-old man with a chief complaint of a mass in the right submandibular region. A mobile, elastic, relatively soft mass without tenderness was palpable in this region. The skin covering the mass was normal. MRI showed a cystic lesion measuring 3.5 × 3.0 cm under the platysma in the right submandibular region. Cystectomy was performed under general anesthesia. There was no adhesion to surrounding tissue and the right submandibular gland was preserved. The surgical specimen was cystic and contained soybean cord-like materials. Histopathologically, the cyst wall was lined by stratified squamous epithelium with no skin appendage, suggesting an epidermoid cyst. The postoperative course was uneventful and without recurrence after 28 months.
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Dutta M, Saha J, Biswas G, Chattopadhyay S, Sen I, Sinha R. Epidermoid cysts in head and neck: our experiences, with review of literature. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2013; 65:14-21. [PMID: 24427609 PMCID: PMC3718960 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-011-0363-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2011] [Accepted: 11/10/2011] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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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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- Mainak Dutta
- />Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, 1, Khudiram Bose Sarani, Kolkata, 700004 West Bengal India
- />C/o Dr. Jayanta Saha, Flat 2D, Block 2, Shrachi Village, Jessore Road Madhyamgram, Kolkata, 700129 West Bengal India
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- />Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, 1, Khudiram Bose Sarani, Kolkata, 700004 West Bengal India
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- />Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, 1, Khudiram Bose Sarani, Kolkata, 700004 West Bengal India
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- />Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, MGM Medical College and Hospital, Kishangunj, Bihar India
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- />Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, 1, Khudiram Bose Sarani, Kolkata, 700004 West Bengal India
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- />Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, 1, Khudiram Bose Sarani, Kolkata, 700004 West Bengal India
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Akinbami BO, Omitola OG, Obiechina AE. Epidermoid cyst of the tongue causing airway obstruction. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2012. [PMID: 23204753 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-010-0167-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Epidermoid cyst occurring within the tongue is rare. The aim of this article is to discuss the management of an adult patient who presented with respiratory obstruction due to this congenital epidermoid cyst within the tongue. A 32-year-old male patient who was brought to the accident and emergency department of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria was presented. He came with a history of difficulty in breathing as a result of a slow growing swelling of the tongue which started from birth. There was associated pain, difficulty in speech and mastication as the swelling increased in size. Detailed physical examination, sonographic imaging and histopathology were carried out. On examination, patient was acutely ill-looking, in severe respiratory distress, febrile, mildly pale and dehydrated but anicteric. Extra-oral examination revealed mildly protruded upper and lower dento-alveolar arch as well splaying and recession of the anterior and posterior teeth of the upper arch. Intra-oral examination revealed moderately tender, fluctuant and grossly enlarged tongue obstructing the oro- and nasopharyx. A diagnosis of dermoid cyst was made and the patient was booked for surgery after resuscitation. Excision of the cyst was done under general anaesthesia/naso-tracheal intubation by an intra-oral approach. Ultrasound was able to give a thorough assessment of the cystic nature of the swelling while post-operative histopathology was used to confirm the specific type of teratoma. The relationship of the cyst to the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue and mylohyoid muscle was relevant to the surgical approach to the lesion.
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- B O Akinbami
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State of Nigeria Nigeria
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Giant sublingual dermoid cyst in floor of the mouth. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2011; 11:235-7. [PMID: 23730076 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-010-0093-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2009] [Accepted: 10/15/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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The dermoid cysts of the mouth are most frequently located on the median line of the mouth floor and are most likely caused by the retention of the germinal epithelium during the growth of the mandible and hyoid branchial arches. We report an unusual case of giant dermoid cyst of the floor of the mouth in a 17-year female who presented with progressively increasing swelling below her tongue and reviewed the relevant literature.
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Branchial cleft cyst versus dermoid cyst of digastric triangle: report of two cases. J Maxillofac Oral Surg 2009; 8:81-4. [PMID: 23139478 DOI: 10.1007/s12663-009-0020-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2008] [Accepted: 02/14/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Lateral neck soft tissue masses manifests with variable etiologies, clinical signs and symptoms. Although these lesions are congenital in nature, manifestations of these may not occur until adulthood. Also some of these lesions may undergo malignant transformations.We present two cases with lateral neck swellings which were excised successfully under general anaesthesia and later confirmed histopathologically as dermoid and branchial cleft cysts.Formulation of an appropriate diagnosis is necessary and requires a clinician to bear a host of skills to systematically arrive at a correct treatment plan. Use of advanced imaging techniques such as ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging along with proper knowledge of anatomy, pathology and application of basic surgical principles goes a long way in successful and uneventful management of such lesions, as these may overlap many important neurovascular structures or may in turn be wrapped by them.
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Kutuya N. A case of dermoid cyst of the floor of the mouth: ultrasonography was more useful than computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in the preoperative diagnosis. J Med Ultrason (2001) 2009; 36:27-31. [PMID: 27276906 DOI: 10.1007/s10396-008-0203-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2008] [Accepted: 11/06/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Dermoid cysts are rare in the floor of the mouth. This report presents a case of dermoid cyst (dermoid type) of the floor of the mouth in a 21-year-old man. The preliminary preoperative assessment was made by using three modalities: computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasonography (US). CT depicted the lesion as a well-circumscribed, unilocular, homogeneous low-density mass. MRI showed a mass lesion located in the submental region between the geniohyoid and mylohyoid muscles. The lesion exhibited homogeneous intermediate signal intensity on T1-weighted images and homogeneous high signal intensity on T2-weighted images. The wall of the lesion was well enhanced on gadolinium-enhanced MRI. CT and MRI could not demonstrate any fatty components within the lesion and only indicated that the lesion was cystic in nature. In contrast, on US, multiple echogenic foci that seemed to be caused by keratin and sebaceous material were detected within the lesion, and this US finding was useful information for the differential diagnosis. In this case, of the three modalities, only US suggested that the lesion might be a dermoid cyst.
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- Naoki Kutuya
- Department of Radiology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, 2-1-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8421, Japan.
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Teszler CB, El-Naaj IA, Emodi O, Luntz M, Peled M. Dermoid cysts of the lateral floor of the mouth: A comprehensive anatomo-surgical classification of cysts of the oral floor. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2007; 65:327-32. [PMID: 17236944 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2005.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2005] [Revised: 05/07/2005] [Accepted: 06/27/2005] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Christian B Teszler
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Bnai-Zion Medical Center, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
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Armstrong JE, Darling MR, Bohay RN, Cobb G, Lawen D, Daley TD. Trans-geniohyoid dermoid cyst: considerations on a combined oral and dermal surgical approach and on histogenesis. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2006; 64:1825-30. [PMID: 17113454 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2006.03.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Akao I, Nobukiyo S, Kobayashi T, Kikuchi H, Koizuka I. A case of large dermoid cyst in the floor of the mouth. Auris Nasus Larynx 2003; 30 Suppl:S137-9. [PMID: 12543180 DOI: 10.1016/s0385-8146(02)00121-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Dermoid cysts in the floor of the mouth are rarely observed. When they develop, they do not appear until they grow large enough or appear through infection. Some operative approaches and management have been performed to large dermoid cysts in the floor of the mouth with some variations. Intra-oral approach is the most useful for cosmetic appearance. We presented a 24-year-old female who underwent expedient surgical excision using finger end serviceable enucleation through the intra-oral approach.
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- Ichiro Akao
- Department of Otolaryngology, Yokohama General Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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