Clinico-Radiological Analysis of Dermoid Cysts of Head and Neck Region-A Meta-Analysis
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Dental Education - Year 2017, Vol 10, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: The aim of present study is evaluation of site predilection and age related incidence of Dermoid cyst in head and neck region. Materials and Methods: The central search engines like Pubmed, Scopus, Medline, Science direct, Mendley and Google scholar is used to search all cases of dermoid cyst pulished till date in English language. Total 47 published studies have been retrieved from database meeting the search criteria. Out of 47 published studies, 20 studies have no radiological features. The remaining 27 cases have classical radiological presentations on Conventional radiographs (Occlusalradiographs, Panoramic radiographs), Ultrasound, CT and MRI. Results: Sublingual region was the most common site followed by tongue and floor of the mouth. Lip, soft palate and buccal mucosa were least frequently involved with only one case reported in each location. Dermoid cysts were clearly depicted on CT and MR imaging and on ultrasonography as well defined encapsulated cystic masses. Displacement of adjacent anatomical structures were evident in most of the radiological findings. Conclusion: Dermoid cyst of head and neck is uncommon lesion. Whenever, a well defined cystic lesion is appreciated in head and neck region, the Dermoid cyst should always be included in differential diagnosis.
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Akhilanand Chaurasia
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