Cervical dermoid cyst
Synonyms: Dermoid cyst of the neck
Cervical dermoid cyst is a rare benign cutaneous neoplasm containing keratinized epithelium and dermal derivatives such as hair follicles sweat and sebaceous glands smooth muscle or fibroadipose tissue which usually manifests as a slow-growing painless mass in the submandibular or sublingual space. Depending on the location and especially after sudden enlargement it can cause dyspnea dysphagia or dysphonia.
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