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Medica Jadertina, Vol. 53 No. Suplement 1, 2023.

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Epidermoid and Dermoid Cysts of the Head and Neck

Neven Skitarelić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0001-9491-1072 ; Opća bolnica Zadar, Odjel za otorinolaringologiju; Sveučilište u Zadru, Odjel za zdravstvene studije; Medicinski fakultet Sveučilišta u Rijeci
Jure Pupić Bakrač ; Opća bolnica Zadar, Odjel za otorinolaringologiju
Nataša Skitarelić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-7155-8648 ; Sveučilište u Zadru, Odjel za zdravstvene studije
Matea Peša Veršić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-2966-7859 ; Opća bolnica Zadar, Odjel za otorinolaringologiju

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Abstract

Epidermoid and dermoid cysts (ECs and DCs) are congenital anomalies occurring in areas of embryonic
fusion. Their incidence in the head and neck region is low and ranges from 1.6% to 7%. The aim of this study
is to report on the clinical characteristics, treatment, and outcome of 22 patients from a single-institution
experience. A retrospective analysis of patients treated for ECs and DCs of the head and neck over a 12-year
period was performed. The present study included 22 patients (male/female ratio 1:1). The mean age of
presentation was 11.68 years. The lesions were distributed in the orbital regions in 7 (31.82%) patients,
auricular regions in 6 (27.27%), neck regions in 5 (22.73%), floor of the mouth in 3 (13.64%), and nose in 1
(4.55%). Complete surgical excision was performed as a definitive treatment method in 21 patients (95.45%).
The mean size of the excised lesions was 21.36mm at the widest length (range: 10–70 mm). On the basis of
histopathological examinations, 15 (71.43%) lesions were classified as ECs and 6 (28.57%) as DCs. Postoperative complications were noted in 3 (14.29%) patients, 2 (9.52%) with recurrences and 1 (4.76%) with
hypertrophic scarring. All of these patients were successfully cured after a second surgery. The ECs and DCs
of the head and neck present an interesting diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Successful management
depends on a thorough knowledge of their clinical and radiological features.

Keywords

epidermoid and dermoid cysts; head; neck

Hrčak ID:

308119

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/308119

Publication date:

19.9.2023.

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