Dermoid cyst of the infratemporal fossa
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Lateral Molar Approach-Driven Transoral Endoscopic Procedure for Benign Infratemporal Fossa Tumor Resection
Published on: August 15, 2025
Harpreet S Uppal1, Alwyn R D'Souza, Ranit De
1University Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK. huppal@lineone.net
Abstract:
Dermoid cysts are rare benign tumours, they represent the simplest form of teratoma. Approximately seven per cent affect the head and neck region, within this region they are frequently encountered in the area of the lateral eyebrow, the orbit and the nose. A case of a 17-year-old girl who developed a rapidly growing facial swelling due to an infratemporal fossa dermoid cyst is presented. A review of the literature using Medline has not revealed any previous reports of similar cases. The lesion was completely excised using a lateral approach to the infratemporal fossa.
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