Unusual sites of dermoid cysts

Sathyaki D. C.; Mereen Susan Roy; Razal Mohammed Sherif; Ashish Rao

doi:10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20180424

Authors

Sathyaki D. C. Department of E. N. T, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka, India
Mereen Susan Roy Department of E. N. T, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka, India
Razal Mohammed Sherif Department of E. N. T, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka, India
Ashish Rao Department of E. N. T, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur, Karnataka, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20180424

Keywords:

Dermoid cysts, Parotid, Head and neck

Abstract

Background: Epidermoids are ectoderm lined inclusion cysts which can be present anywhere in the body, but are rare in head and neck. Although only 7% of the dermoid cysts occur in head and neck region they are a part of differential diagnosis of neck swellings. They are more common in midline. This study presents to you the dermoids which present in unusual sites.

Methods: It was a descriptive study. Cases which were proven as dermoid or epidermoid cysts by FNAC or by histopathology were included in this study.

Results: Male patients were more affected than female patients.

Conclusions: Complete removal should be carried out to prevent recurrence.

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