Dermoid Cyst of the Lateral Neck Included Within the Submandibular Gland

Abstract

Dermoid cysts are benign lesions of congenital origin, and those in the head and neck region are usually present as a midline neck mass. They rarely appear in the lateral neck. This article describes the clinical presentation and histopathologic features of an extremely rare case of lateral dermoid cyst included within the submandibular gland in a 58-year-old man. The etiology of the cyst is also discussed.

An unusual location of newborn huge dermoid cyst: a case report and literature review

“…Overall, the prognosis for these lesions was good when complete surgical resection was achieved. Many authors reported no recurrence in their series, and the patients recovered very well [10,15,31].…”

“…It is the second most common midline neck cyst, representing 25% of all congenital cystic masses of the neck [18,40]. Despite its congenital origin, an acquired etiology was also reported to account for 10% of dermoid cysts due to trauma or implantation of epithelial cells in utero [15]. Dermoid cysts may occur anywhere in the body, with approximately 7% of cases reported in the head and neck [5].…”

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