Patel D, Ostrowski TJ, Faraz M, Gildener-Leapman N. Marsupialization of a Floor-of-Mouth Dermoid Cyst to Temporize Airway Distress.
Cureus 2022;
14:e22781. [PMID:
35371884 PMCID:
PMC8971117 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.22781]
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Abstract
Dermoid cysts are benign masses of embryologic origin that can present in various anatomical locations throughout the human body. This article presents the case of a 30-year-old male who presented to our emergency department with complaints of tongue swelling accompanied by worsening dysphagia and dysphonia in the context of a chronic, midline mass in the floor of the mouth. Computed tomography (CT) imaging and surgical pathology of the mass ultimately revealed findings consistent with a dermoid cyst causing inferior displacement of the mylohyoid muscle. Initial management consisted of bedside drainage to temporize the airway, with marsupialization and in-office follow-up. Definitive treatment was achieved with surgical excision at a later date.
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