Epidermoid Cyst of the Buccal Mucosa: A Case Report

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Abstract Aim The purpose of this article is to describe a rare case of an epidermoid cyst in the buccal cheek region and a review of the literature. Background Dermoid and epidermoid cysts are developmental pathologies occurring in the head and neck region with an incidence ranging from 1.6% to 6.9%, and both cysts reported in less than 0.01% of all oral cavity cysts. Report A rare case of an epidermoid cyst originating from the buccal mucosa in a 38-year-old woman with a complaint of swelling and facial asymmetry in the left cheek just distal to the commissure for six months is presented in this report. Citation Ozan F, Polat HB, Ay S, Goze F. Epidermoid Cyst of the Buccal Mucosa: A Case Report. J Contemp Dent Pract 2007 March;(8)3:090-096.