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Paediatric submental epidermoid cyst.

Aparna Das¹, M C Trupthi¹, Shaniah Skhembha War¹

¹ENT, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.

BMJ Case Reports

|July 12, 2022

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A rare pediatric submental epidermoid cyst, a midline head and neck lesion, was diagnosed in a young girl. Surgical removal and biopsy confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting the need for careful evaluation of such growths.

Keywords:

Ear, nose and throat/otolaryngology Paediatrics

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Dermatology

Background:

Submental epidermoid cysts are exceptionally rare congenital lesions.
Midline head and neck masses in children warrant thorough investigation due to potential complications.

Observation:

A young girl presented with a year-long, gradually enlarging midline submental swelling and six months of odynophagia.
Neck ultrasonography revealed a hypoechoic, avascular cystic lesion in the submental region.

Findings:

Surgical enucleation was performed, and postoperative histopathology confirmed an epidermoid cyst.
This case represents an unusual presentation of a pediatric submental epidermoid cyst.

Implications:

Early and accurate diagnosis of pediatric submental masses is crucial for appropriate management.
Understanding the rarity and clinical presentation of these cysts aids in surgical planning and patient care.