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Published on: September 19, 2015
Epithelial cyst of the soft palate
Fatma Caylakli1, Haluk Yavuz, Filiz Bolat
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Adana Teaching and Medical Research Center, Baskent University, Dadaloglu mah. 39 Sk. No. 6, Yuregir, Adana 01250, Turkey. fcaylakli@yahoo.com
Abstract:
Epithelial cysts are benign epithelium-lined lesions that contain fluid or semisolid material. This type of cyst is rare in the oral cavity. Most epithelial cysts in this location are situated in the anterior floor of the mouth; the soft palate is seldom affected. Oral examination in a 6-year-old boy revealed a cyst in the soft palate. The lesion was excised under general anesthesia, and histopathological examination identified it as an epithelial cyst. The report discusses this rare location for an epithelial cyst and reviews the pertinent literature.
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