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Sublingual Dermoid Cyst: A Rare Diagnosis
Yash Jain1, Apurva Palatkar1, Manu Babu1
1Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, IND.
Cureus
|September 27, 2024
Summary
This case study highlights a rare sublingual dermoid cyst in a 16-year-old female. Surgical excision confirmed the diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of considering uncommon oral pathologies.
Area of Science:
- Oral Pathology
- Developmental Biology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Dermoid cysts are rare congenital tumors, infrequently found in the oral cavity.
- They arise from embryonic fusion defects, incorporating ectodermal and endodermal tissues.
- Head and neck presentations, particularly in the oral region, are exceptionally uncommon.
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