Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회지)

The Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회)
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A Case of Dermoid Cyst Masquerading as Lipoma of Parotid Gland

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  • Cho, Jung-Hae (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Kim, Min-Sik (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Han, Min-Ah (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
  • Sun, Dong-Il (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)
  • 조정해 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 김민식 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 한민아 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실) ;
  • 선동일 (가톨릭대학교 의과대학 이비인후과학교실)
  • Published : 2008.11.30
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Abstract

Dermoid cysts are developmental anomalies that represent the simplest form of teratoma. They are the result of the sequestration of the skin along the lines of embryonic closure. These cysts of the head and neck are uncommon and account for 7% of all dermoid cysts. They are predominantly found in the orbit, floor of mouth, and nose. As a dermoid cyst of the parotid gland is extremely rare, it is often misdiagnosed preoperatively. By way of imaging modalities such as computed tomography, MRI and ultrasongraphy along with FNAB, it can be differentiated from many other cystic lesions of the parotid gland. We report a case of dermoid cyst of the parotid gland which masqueraded as lipoma before complete surgical excision.

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