Large Dermoid Cyst of Floor of Mouth : A Case Report
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 1
Abstract
The dermoid cysts are mid line lesion occurring in floor of mouthr and elsewhere. They occur in oral cavity due to germinal epithelium retention of hyoid branchial arches and mandible development. We report an unusual case of large dermoid cyst occurring in floor of the mouth in a 65 year female presenting with difficulty in closing mouth due to presence of large cystic lesion in floor of mouth.
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Dr. Zahid M. Khan, Dr. Abhishek Verma
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