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Published in: Head and Neck Pathology 2/2015

01-06-2015 | Case Report

Dermoid Cyst of the Parotid Gland: Report of a Rare Entity with Literature Review

Authors: Nuri Yigit, Yildirim Karslioglu, Uzeyir Yildizoglu, Omer Karakoc

Published in: Head and Neck Pathology | Issue 2/2015

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Abstract

Dermoid cysts (DCs)are benign lesions and histologically composed of tissues originating from ectoderm and mesoderm, but not endoderm. Approximately 7 % of all DCs are seen in head and neck area. However, parotid gland is an extremely rare localization in which DCs develop, and only 17 cases have been reported in the literature to date. Correct preoperative diagnosis is difficult to be established due to the rarity and ambiguous radiological findings. We report a case of a 21-year old man. All previous reports reviewed and the pathogenesis as well as the histopathologic and radiologic features are discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Dermoid Cyst of the Parotid Gland: Report of a Rare Entity with Literature Review
Authors
Nuri Yigit
Yildirim Karslioglu
Uzeyir Yildizoglu
Omer Karakoc
Publication date
01-06-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Head and Neck Pathology / Issue 2/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1936-0568
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12105-014-0563-3

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