Volume: 2 Issue: 3
Year: 2025, Page: 143-148, Doi: https://doi.org/10.71325/ajjms.v2i3.2 5.40
Received: Sept. 2, 2025 Accepted: Oct. 8, 2025 Published: Nov. 22, 2025
Dermoid cysts are rare masses of the oral cavity derived from ectodermal elements. Histologically, they can be further classified as epidermoid, dermoid or teratoid. We report a case of a 23-year-old male with dermoid cyst presenting with a large submental swelling causing speech and swallowing difficulties. Contrast enhanced computed tomography revealed a well-defined hypoechoic lesion in the sublingual region. The lesion was excised via a transoral approach. Histopathological examination confirmed a dermoid cyst. A review of literature was done. This case emphasizes the importance of imaging in preoperative planning and the role of minimally invasive surgical techniques and the importance of histopathological examination for final diagnosis.
Keywords: Floor of mouth, Sublingual swelling, Transoral surgery, Dermoid cyst
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