Epidermoid and dermoid cysts of the head and neck region

Sabhalok, Samrat S.; Shetty, Lakshmi; Sarve, Pallavi H.; Setiya, Sneha; Bharadwaj, Swati R.

doi:10.20517/2347-9264.2016.09

Cited by 19 publications

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“…These cysts are classified based on whether they are lined by simple squamous epithelium without skin adnexa as an epidermoid cyst, or the skin adnexa found in the cystic wall as a dermoid cyst. 9 The dermoid and epidermoid cysts are congenital and acquired. 10 These are the developmental cysts which form as a result of sequestration of skin along lines of embryonic closure.…”

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Dermoid and Epidermoid Cysts: A Case Series

Swain¹,

Patel²,

Pathak³

et al. 2018

Journal of Contemporary Dentistry

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Epidermoid and dermoid cysts of the skin are commonly encountered in surgical practice. Epidermoid cysts and dermoid cysts are uncommon developmental and acquired cystic malformations. Dermoid and epidermoid cysts occur less frequently in the head and neck region. These cysts constitute for 1.6 to 6.9% of all cysts in the head and neck area. However, the intraoral epidermoid and dermoid cysts are very rare and account for less than 0.01% of all cysts in the oral cavity. Here we present a series of five cases of dermoid and epidermoid cysts. The study was carried out on histopathologically diagnosed cases of epidermoid cysts and dermoid cysts were retrieved from the archives of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology from a period of 2015 to 2018. Four cases of epidermoid cysts and one case of dermoid cyst were reported. This article mentions the distinguishing histopathological features of these two cysts which help the surgeon to carry out a definitive treatment protocol.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Dermoid and Epidermoid Cysts: A Case Series

Swain¹,

Patel²,

Pathak³

et al. 2018

Journal of Contemporary Dentistry

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“…Epidermoid and dermoid cysts of the head and neck region are uncommon [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]; the usual site is commonly around the orbit [1,12,13]. Developmental cyst(s) rarely occur at the postauricular site [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11], and this could explain why we had few cases during the study period.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Unilateral asymptomatic swelling is usually the main complaint of patients with postauricular cysts [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]. The cyst may rupture [15] be inflamed, and be painful [2,5].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Postauricular epidermoid and dermoid cysts in adults

Abdullahi

2018

Egypt J Otolaryngol

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Background Compared with other cutaneous cysts of the head and neck region, postauricular epidermoid and dermoid cysts are rare, asymptomatic benign swellings. Aim To describe the clinical profile of postauricular dermoid and epidermoid cysts in adults. Patients and methods A descriptive retrospective study was conducted on patients older than 16 years, diagnosed histologically with postauricular epidermoid and dermoid cysts who presented to the Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic of the

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“…The cyst is encapsulated, lined by stratified squamous epithelium, and filled with keratin 10 . It often presents as a soft, sometimes erythematous, nodular lesion with a wide base that may discharge an oily substance 11 . Typical sonographic appearance is that of a rounded avascular structure in the dermis and subcutis with posterior acoustic enhancement and internal echoes representing debris (Figure 4).…”

Section: Benign Lesionsmentioning

confidence: 99%