Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3131716 | International Journal of Dental Science and Research | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Among all the epidermoid cysts originating throughout the body, 7% occurs in the head and neck region, with 1.6% intra-orally. Intra-orally, it is mainly located in the submandibular, sublingual and submental region as a benign, painless lesion. This leads to symptoms such as dysphagia, dyspnoea and have a malignant transformation potential as well. Treatment of choice is surgical excision. This is a case report of epidermoid cyst diagnosed clinically as plunging ranula.
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Authors
Zeeshan Qamar, Kashif Ikram, Tayyaba Fatima,