Journal of Pearldent
Year : 2010, Volume : 1, Issue : 3

Print ISSN : 0976-0180.

A rare case of epidermoid cyst on the lower lip

Dr. Sable Digamber, Professor, Dr. Jha Pradeep Kumar, Post Graduate Student, 

Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pimpri, Pune-411018.

Abstract

Epidermoid and dermoid cysts are common benign lesions encountered throughout the body, but they are rare in oral and perioral region. We report a rare recurrent case of epidermoid cyst of lower lip, which was causing difficulty in speech and esthetic problem. We here discuss etiopathogenesis, classification, clinical features, investigative methods and management of present case along with reviewed of literature.

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Keywords

Epidermoid, Dermoid Teratoid, Lower left lip, swelling.

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