EPIDERMOID CYST IN LOWER THIRD OF THE FACE: CASE REPORT

The epidermoid cyst is an uncommon benign tumor that can develop in any region of the human body. About 7% of these cysts occur in the head and neck region. With an indolent nature that leads to constant delays in its presentation and diagnosis. We report the case of a 36-year-old male patient who s...

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Published in:Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology, 2020-09, Vol.130 (3), p.e201-e201
Main Authors: WANDERLEY, ARTHUR ERIC COSTA, SANTOS, MILKLE BRUNO PESSOA, SILVA, RODRIGO NEVES, PIMENTEL, MAYSSA GALVãO, SILVA, CLAYTON CLENISSON DE CARVALHO, OLIVEIRA, CATARINA RODRIGUES ROSA DE, FERREIRA, SONIA MARIA SOARES
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Summary:The epidermoid cyst is an uncommon benign tumor that can develop in any region of the human body. About 7% of these cysts occur in the head and neck region. With an indolent nature that leads to constant delays in its presentation and diagnosis. We report the case of a 36-year-old male patient who sought the service for evaluation of face volume increase over 7-month evolution. Patient reports being a smoker and drinker. Extraoral examination shows a nodular lesion in the region of mandible, measuring 3.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 cm with extension to the mucous membrane, submucosal, steady consistency, movable, with clear boundaries, smooth surface, spherical format, and painless. Clinical hypotheses were of dermoid cyst; epidermoid and lipoma. Imaging tests showed a benign lesion that was well delimited, non-odontogenic, excisional biopsy was performed, and the histopathological examination confirmed the epidermoid cyst hypothesis.
ISSN:2212-4403
2212-4411
DOI:10.1016/j.oooo.2020.04.434