Intralingual dermoid cyst: imaging features of a giant cyst

Dermoid cysts of the oral cavity are rare and most commonly involve the floor of mouth. Intralingual dermoid cysts are extremely rare and usually large at the time of diagnosis in adult patients. We report the case of 6 year old girl with macroglossia and swallowing and respiratory difficulties due...

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Published in:Journal de radiologie 2005-05, Vol.86 (5 Pt 1), p.502-505
Main Authors: Mrad Dali-Grissa, K, Zrig, A, Mhiri-Souii, M, Arifa-Achour, N, Khochtali, H, Tlili-Graies, K
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Child
Dermoid Cyst - diagnosis
Dermoid Cyst - diagnostic imaging
Female
Humans
Macroglossia - diagnosis
Macroglossia - diagnostic imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Tongue Neoplasms - diagnosis
Tongue Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Dermoid cysts of the oral cavity are rare and most commonly involve the floor of mouth. Intralingual dermoid cysts are extremely rare and usually large at the time of diagnosis in adult patients. We report the case of 6 year old girl with macroglossia and swallowing and respiratory difficulties due to a giant intralingual dermoid cyst. Ultrasonography showed a large cystic intralingual lesion. MRI allowed accurate evaluation of the size, the extension and the relationship of the cystic mass with adjacent structures, the fat component of the cystic mass confirmed the dermoid origin. This case illustrates the diagnostic contribution of US and MRI in this disease.
ISSN:0221-0363
DOI:10.1016/S0221-0363(05)81398-8