Abstract

CRUZ V, Marcia B; CRUZ V, Ludy  and  CASTEL B, María I. Unusual presentation of dermoid cyst in the mouth floor: case report and literature review. Cuad. - Hosp. Clín. [online]. 2018, vol.59, n.2, pp. 50-54. ISSN 1652-6776.

Abstract The Derrmoid Cysts are a frequent pathology, nevertheless their location in the oral cavity is exceptional, when they occur in the floor of the mouth they show a benign tumor of the midline. Their size and anatomical location are determining factors in the surgical approach; however, the intra-oral exéresis demonstrates aesthetic and functional benefits. We present the case of a 9-year-old patient, with increased volume in the floor of the mouth and submental region, of 2 years of evolution, slow growth, progressive, asymptomatic. Complementary studies were carried out and under nasotracheal general anesthesia, we proceeded to surgical exeresis through an intra-oral approach. The histopathological diagnosis reported a Dermoid Cyst in the floor of the mouth. The patient had no recurrence of the lesion 1 year after the operation. A review is made about the diagnosis and surgical approaches of the Dermoid Cysts.

Keywords : Dermoid cyst; mouth floor.