Epidermal Inclusion Cyst of Tongue-A Case Report
Journal: Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology (Vol.1, No. 4)Publication Date: 2015-12-01
Authors : Akhilanand Chaurasia; Divayjeet Goel;
Page : 171-175
Keywords : Congenital abnormalities; Epidermoid cysts; Tongue; Dermoid cyst;
Abstract
The epidermal inclusion cyst constitutes less than 0.01% of all the oral cysts in head and neck region. They are congenital lesions caused due to defective fusion of the embryonic lateral mesenchymal tissues. It has a variable tissue origin and can originate from ectoblastic, mesoblastic or endoblastic tissues. The incidence rate of epidermal cyst involving head and neck region is 1.6-7.0%.Clinically the epidermal inclusion cyst is characterized by dysphagia, dyspnoea and dysphonia. Here we are presenting a case of epidermal inclusion cyst in a 45 year old female involving left lateral border of tongue.
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