Dermoid of the oral cavity: case report with histopathology correlation and review of literature

Authors

  • Hanisha Patel
  • Jonathan Mayl
  • Bhawna Chandra
  • Cedric Pritchett
  • Tushar Chandra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v10i12.2995

Keywords:

Dermoid Cyst, Pediatrics, Oral Cavity, Ultrasound, Computed Tomography, Histopathology

Abstract

Dermoid cysts are rare masses of the oral cavity derived from ectodermal elements. These are benign, slow-growing tumors that are typically asymptomatic but cause complications of inflammation or dysphagia, dystonia, and airway encroachment due to mass effects. We report the case of a 17 year old female with a painless mass in the left side of the oral cavity. Ultrasound findings demonstrated non-specific findings of a cystic lesion, and definite diagnosis was made with contrast-enhanced CT and intraoperatively with pathologic confirmation. This retrospective report highlights the challenges in evaluating masses of the oral cavity with imaging and provides a comprehensive discussion on imaging of oral masses on various imaging modalities to guide diagnosis and management.

Author Biographies

Bhawna Chandra

Department of Dentistry

Cedric Pritchett

Department of ENT

Tushar Chandra

Department of Radiology

Published

2016-12-20

Issue

Section

Pediatric Radiology