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Case Reports
. 2015 Sep;9(3):376-8.
doi: 10.1007/s12105-014-0576-y. Epub 2014 Oct 29.

Dermoid Cyst of the Floor of the Mouth

Jessica R Dillon  1 , Andrew J Avillo, Brenda L Nelson
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Case Reports

Dermoid Cyst of the Floor of the Mouth

Jessica R Dillon et al. Head Neck Pathol. 2015 Sep.

Abstract

A case of a dermoid cyst of the floor of mouth affecting a 19 years old male will be discussed. The macroscopic and histologic findings used for diagnosis will be covered. The typical features of this type of cyst will also be reviewed including radiographic and histologic findings. Discussion will include etiology and usual presentation, as well as treatment.

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Coronal computed tomography (CT) reveals a well-circumscribed mass within the right sublingual space. Multiple stippled calcifications can be seen in an otherwise heterogenous background
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Axial CT shows the mass slightly off the midline
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Gross image shows a sack like structure filled with yellow keratin debris
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A medium power photomicrograph shows an epithelial lined space overlying a fibrous connective tissue wall. The epithelium is stratified squamous with a definitive granular layer. Desquamated keratin is noted and a sebaceous gland is identified within the wall
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