TY - JOUR AU - Bhardwaj, Abhishek AU - Moideen, Areej AU - V, Arya AU - Malhotra, Manu AU - priya, Madhu AU - Varshney, Saurabh AU - Xavier, Joyson Antony PY - 2020/10/25 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - Transoral microscopic approach to epidermoid cyst in submandibular space JF - South East Asia Journal of Medical Sciences JA - South East Asia j. med. sci. VL - 4 IS - 4 SE - Case Report DO - 10.5281/zenodo.4584503 UR - https://littlebaypublishers.com/index.php/seajournalms/article/view/76 SP - 23-26 AB - <p>Dermoid cysts are developmental anomalies that arise due to defect in the fusion of embryonic lateral mesenchymal approaches during fifth week of embryonic development. Dermoid cysts can be further subdivided into epidermoid , dermoid and teratoid cysts based on the lining epithelium and contents .We present an unusual case of 32 year old female who presented with a swelling in submandibular space, for whom an initial differential diagnosis of plunging ranula was made. The patient underwent an intraoral microscopic excision of tumor under GA following cytology and radiological investigations .Here we would like to stress the importance of multidisciplinary approach to the disease inorder to confirm the diagnosis, considering the manifold differentials and plan surgical approach. Furthermore, the benefits of undergoing an intra oral microscopic excision of the tumor, as it provides better cosmesis , functional outcome and reduced hospital stay.</p><p><em><strong>Keywords: </strong>Floor of mouth; Submandibular space; Microscopic excision; Epidermoid cysts; Dermoid cysts.</em></p> ER -