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Sub-lingual dermoid cyst.

N Hemaraju¹, S K Nanda, Shankar B Medikeri

¹Dept of ENT, Sree Siddhartha Medical College, Agalakote, Tumkur 572 107 Karnataka.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India

|November 3, 2012

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Sublingual dermoid cysts are rare oral masses that can cause tongue elevation, speech, and swallowing difficulties. This case highlights a rare instance in a young child, emphasizing the need for awareness.

Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Pediatric Dentistry
Dermatology

Background:

Dermoid cysts are congenital tumors that can occur anywhere in the body.
While common in other locations, sublingual dermoid cysts are rare in the oral cavity.
These cysts typically present as slow-growing masses.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a rare case of a sublingual dermoid cyst in a pediatric patient.
To discuss the clinical presentation and management of sublingual dermoid cysts.
To increase awareness of this rare condition in pediatric patients.

Main Methods:

Case report of a two-year-old female child.
Clinical examination and diagnostic imaging (details not provided in abstract).

Keywords:

Dermoid cyst sublingual

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Surgical excision (details not provided in abstract).

Main Results:

A sublingual dermoid cyst was identified in a two-year-old female.
The cyst caused symptoms such as tongue elevation and difficulty with speech and swallowing.
Successful management was achieved (details not provided in abstract).

Conclusions:

Sublingual dermoid cysts, though rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pediatric oral masses.
Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for optimal outcomes.
This case underscores the importance of recognizing and managing rare pediatric oral conditions.