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Sublingual Dermoid Cysts of Oral Cavity
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RAMVIHARI THOTA, SENTHILNATHAN PERIASAMY, MAHATHI N
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Dermoid cysts in the oral cavity are very rare and unusual lesions. Their etiology is not yet clear but can be associated with trapped cells as a result of the inclusion error resulting in the development of the ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm tissues. The aim of this case report is to evidence the presence of a dermoid cyst in the floor of the mouth of a pediatric patient which was surgically removed. In the present case, the lesion showed soft consistency, regular borders, smooth surface, and the same color as the adjacent mucosa, asymptomatic, and measuring 3?×?3?cm in its greatest diameter. The initial diagnosis was ranula in consequence of the similarity with clinical characteristics and localization. After surgical removal of the lesion, a fibrotic capsule was identified with a friable material with intensive yellow color. The microscopic exam revealed a cystic lesion with a cavity lined by squamous stratified epithelium hyper orthokeratinized. Cutaneous attachments, such as sebaceous glands and hair follicles, were present in connective adjacent tissue. Surgical intervention is elective in these situations.
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Cyst, Dermoid cyst, Epidermoid cyst, Juvenile cysts, Sublingual cysts.
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https://doi.org/10.31838/ijpr/2020.SP2.038
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