Epidermoid cyst: highlights on diagnosis and magnetic resonance imaging features

Authors

  • Larissa Santana Arantes Elias UFG
  • Angélica Ferreira Oton-Leite UFG
  • Clóvis Martins Silva Araújo Jorge Hospital
  • Rejane Faria Ribeiro-Rotta UFG
  • Aline Carvalho Batista UFG
  • Elismauro Francisco de Mendonça UFG

Keywords:

Epidermoid cyst, dermoid cyst, magnetic resonance images, differential diagnosis

Abstract

Purpose: Epidermoid and dermoid cysts are extremely rare developmental cysts of a benign nature, which may occur anywhere in the body, although about 7% are found in the head and neck. This article reports a clinical case of a patient who had an epidermoid cyst and its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features. Case report: This case discusses an epidermoid cyst in a 36-year-old woman complaining about speech difficulty. Clinical examination revealed an extensive swelling on the floor of the mouth. MRI findings showed a cystic homogenous lesion located underneath the mylohyoid muscle which was removed by surgery. Histological examination of the mass confirmed the diagnosis of an epidermoid cyst. Conclusion: We concluded that MRI was considered useful for a more accurate diagnosis prior to treatment.

Author Biographies

Larissa Santana Arantes Elias, UFG

DDS, MS; Department of Oral Medicine (Oral Pathology), Dental School

Angélica Ferreira Oton-Leite, UFG

DDS, MS; Department of Oral Medicine (Oral Pathology), Dental School

Clóvis Martins Silva, Araújo Jorge Hospital

DDS; Araújo Jorge Hospital, Association of Cancer Combat of Goiás

Rejane Faria Ribeiro-Rotta, UFG

DDS, MS, Ph.D; Department of Oral Medicine (Oral Pathology), Dental School, Federal University of Goiás

Aline Carvalho Batista, UFG

DDS, MS, Ph.D; Department of Oral Medicine (Oral Pathology), Dental School, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil

Elismauro Francisco de Mendonça, UFG

Professor Titular do Departamento De Ciencias Estomatológicas da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Goiás. Área de atuação - Diagnóstico bucal (Radiologia, Estomatologia e Patologia Bucal).

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Published

2010-02-08

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Case Report