An Unusual Case of Sublingual Epidermoid Cyst Mimicking Plunging Ranula

Cureus. 2023 Aug 2;15(8):e42874. doi: 10.7759/cureus.42874. eCollection 2023 Aug.

Abstract

Epidermoid cyst in the oral cavity is uncommon. It is even more rare to see an epidermoid cyst in the sublingual region. We report the case of a 30-year-old male presenting with a swelling in the floor of the mouth extending into the submental and submandibular regions. The midline swelling was painless, soft, and dome-shaped. CT scan contrast revealed the site and extent of swelling. The complete surgical excision of the lesion was performed via a transcervical approach. Histopathology revealed cystic fibrocollagenous tissue covered by squamous epithelium containing some keratin flakes.

Keywords: epidermoid inclusion cyst; giant epidermoid cyst; intraoral; plunging ranula; sublingual.

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