Lingual Cyct
Journal: Journal of Clinical Case reports and Images (Vol.1, No. 1)Publication Date: 2017-08-08
Authors : Mohammad Fattni; Fakhria Madan; Asma Refai; Kalid Bador; Najia Alhojaili;
Page : 23-27
Keywords : Epidermoid; hyopglossal membrane and midline lingual septum;
Abstract
Epidermoid cysts encountered throughout the body, only 7% occurs in the head and neck area, with the oral cavity accounting for only 1.6%. Intraoral this benign slow growing and painless entity is usually located in the submandibular, sublingual and sub mental region. They can cause symptoms of dysphagia and dyspnea and have a malignant transformation potential. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice. Described here is a case of gigantic sublingual cyst.
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