Epidermoid cyst of the buccal mucosa: a case report.

Epidermoid Cyst of the Buccal Mucosa Diagnosed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Ultrasonography: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Objective: Epidermoid cysts are rare lesions in the oral cavity. Intraoral epidermoid cysts are most commonly located in the floor of the mouth; they are less common in the lips and buccal mucosa. Cysts arising from the buccal mucosa are often difficult to distinguish from other lesions. We herein report a case of epidermoid cyst in the buccal mucosa diagnosed with imaging. Methods: A 65-year-o...

Epidermoid Cyst of the Buccal Mucosa: A Case Report

Unusually Giant Sublingual Epidermoid Cyst: A Case Report

Introduction: Epidermoid cysts are rare, slow‑growing, benign, developmental cysts, which are derived from abnormally situated ectodermal tissue. Epidermoid cysts of the floor of the mouth represent

Unusual Presentation of Epidermoid Cyst of the Oral Cavity -a Case Report

Aberrant ectodermal tissues during foetal period or acquired aberrant epithelial tissue due to trauma or surgery are thought to cause dermoid and epidermoid cysts. Their incidence is 7.0% in the head and neck region with submandibular, submental and sublingual spaces being the common sites. They are extremely rare in the oral cavity accounting for only 1.6 %. Majority of them occur in the floor...

Mediastinal epidermoid cyst in an old man with recurrent pneumonia: A case report

Mediastinal epidermoid cyst is a rare condition that is considered as a congenital disorder. Various manifestations from asymptomatic cases to serious symptoms may be found in these patients. However, some cases may be diagnosed incidentally. Here, we report an old man with recurrent pneumonia who demonstrated symptoms of respiratory distress and chest pain. The high resolution computed tomogra...