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. 2009 Sep 9:2:8848.
doi: 10.1186/1757-1626-0002-0000008848.

Sublingual epidermoid cyst: a case report

Karthikeya Patil  1 , V G Mahima, Suchetha N Malleshi
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Sublingual epidermoid cyst: a case report

Karthikeya Patil et al. Cases J. .

Abstract

Of all the epidermoid cysts encountered throughout the body, only 7% occurs in the head and neck area, with the oral cavity accounting for only 1.6%. Intraorally this benign slow growing and painless entity is usually located in the submandibular, sublingual and submental region. They can cause symptoms of dysphagia and dyspnoea and have a malignant transformation potential. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice. Described here is a case of gigantic sublingual epidermoid cyst.

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Figure 1
Pre operative photo showing dome shaped sublingual swelling.
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Figure 2
Photograph of excised cyst.
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Figure 3
Post operative photograph.
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Figure 4
Low power photomicrograph showing cystic cavity with keratin flakes.
Figure 5
Figure 5
High power view of keratin lining cystic cavity.
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