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Sliding dermoid cyst. A case report.

D R Godden1, T Boye, R Lloyd

  • 1Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, UK.

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|December 28, 1999
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This case report details a rare, movable dermoid cyst in the submandibular region. The oral cavity cyst

Area of Science:

  • Oral surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Head and neck pathology

Background:

  • Dermoid cysts in the oral cavity are uncommon.
  • They typically present as painless, midline masses.
  • Lateral submandibular region presentation is less frequent.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with a submandibular mass.
  • The mass exhibited unusual mobility, appearing and disappearing at will.
  • This mobility was linked to the cyst's position relative to the mylohyoid muscle.

Findings:

  • The dermoid cyst's unique presentation was due to its ability to move.
  • Tensing the floor of the mouth caused the cyst to displace around the mylohyoid posterior border.
  • This dynamic behavior is a novel observation for oral dermoid cysts.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering dynamic physical examination in diagnosing oral masses.
  • Suggests variations in anatomical positioning can lead to unusual clinical presentations.
  • Enhances understanding of the surgical considerations for mobile submandibular masses.