Dermoid and epidermoid cysts: These are cysts that form in different layers of the skin, including the neck. Laryngocele: This is a type of cyst that develops in the folds of the larynx (voice box).

ALTHOUGH dermoid cysts are not common and are seldom malignant, they are of interest from several points of view. When they occur near the body surface they are of concern to the patient because ...

Epidermoid cysts of the submental region are extremely rare and any midline head and neck lesion in children requires critical examination and evaluation to avoid complications. Here, we present a ...

Dermoid cysts around the eyes are a congenital condition and are mostly harmless. You may need surgery to remove them, though. Learn more about this condition.

Some doctors recommend this especially when the cyst has grown to a size greater than 5cm in diameter. Larger dermoid cysts are more likely to cause complications such as infections or ovarian ...

A woman shared her harrowing experience with a dermoid cyst - a nightmarish clump capable of growing teeth, hair, skin, and even brain tissue. The terrifying discovery came about during a pelvic ...

Nasal dermoid cysts albeit rare, can present in various forms such as sinuses, fistulas, or intracranially extending tracts. They can be asymptomatic and incidentally discovered or present with a ...

Dermoid cysts are usually harmless, but in some cases, you may need to have a dermoid cyst surgically removed. Dermoid cysts are congenital, meaning you’re born with them. They may be found ...

Dermoid cysts are congenital lesions that present as subcutaneous nodules seen along the embryonic fusion lines on the face, spine, scalp, and midline neck, and contains epidermal and dermal tissues.

Dermoid means "like skin." But in general, "dermoid cyst" refers to a simpler type of skin growth that most often affects the head, face, neck, and upper chest.

Abstract Dermoid cysts (DCs) and epidermoid cysts (ECs) are uncommon developmental cysts affecting the oral cavity. This study aims to evaluate patients with oral DCs and ECs and their demographic and ...

Nasal dermoid cysts represent 11% to 12% of head and neck dermoids, and 1% of all body dermoids [3] . However, nasal dermoid cysts are distinct from other dermoids because of their ability to exist as ...