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- Title
Epidermoid cyst: highlights on diagnosis and magnetic resonance imaging features.
- Authors
Elias LSA; Oton-Leite AF; Silva CM; Ribeiro-Rotta RF; Batista AC; de Mendonça EF
- Abstract
Purpose: Epidermoid and dermoid cysts are extremely rare developmental cysts of a benign nature, which may occur anywhere in the body, although about 7% are found in the head and neck. This article reports a clinical case of a patient who had an epidermoid cyst and its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features. Case report: This case discusses an epidermoid cyst in a 36-year-old woman complaining about speech difficulty. Clinical examination revealed an extensive swelling on the floor of the mouth. MRI findings showed a cystic homogenous lesion located underneath the mylohyoid muscle which was removed by surgery. Histological examination of the mass confirmed the diagnosis of an epidermoid cyst. Conclusion: We concluded that MRI was considered useful for a more accurate diagnosis prior to treatment.
- Publication
Revista Odonto Ciencia, 2010, Vol 25, Issue 2, p204
- ISSN
0102-9460
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1590/s1980-65232010000200019