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Manica Ramamoorthy Gnaneswaran1, Usha Varadarajan, Ramesh Srinivasan
1Consultant, Meenakshi Mission Hospitals and Research Centre (MMHRC), Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery
|July 9, 2013
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of an 11-year-old patient with an accessory oral cavity containing seven teeth. Surgical excision was successfully performed, addressing this congenital anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Congenital Anomalies
Background:
- Accessory oral cavities are extremely rare congenital malformations.
- This case presents a unique instance in an 11-year-old patient.
Observation:
- The patient presented with an extra mouth featuring rudimentary lips and seven teeth, with associated saliva drooling.
- Surgical examination revealed a dermoid cyst and a rudimentary tongue within the accessory oral cavity.
Findings:
- Surgical excision of the accessory oral cavity, including teeth and lips, was successfully performed under general anesthesia.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the presence of a dermoid cyst and rudimentary tongue structures.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of surgical intervention for congenital oral anomalies.
- Documentation of such rare cases contributes to understanding and managing similar conditions in pediatric dentistry and surgery.
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