An Unusual Occurrence of Epidermoid Cyst in the Buccal Mucosa: A Case Report with Review of Literature
- 25 March 2011
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
- Vol. 12 (1) , 90-93
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-011-0188-y
Abstract
Intraoral dermoid and epidermoid cysts are rare and account for less than 0.01% of all the cysts in the oral cavity. A large majority of the same arise in the floor of the mouth and infrequently in other sites. These cysts often remain asymptomatic for years until they reach a size that interferes with mastication, speech and rarely, breathing. However, they also can become acutely symptomatic if they are secondarily infected. We would like to report a case of a rare epidermoid cyst in the buccal mucosa with its differential diagnosis and a review of literature.Keywords
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