title: Epidermoid cyst: an unusual cause of obstructive sialadenitis.
abstract: A case of an unusual presentation of epidermoid cyst is reported where external pressure from the cystic swelling on the submandibular salivary duct produced symptoms of obstructive sialadenitis. The diagnostic problems, radiological and anaesthetic difficulties are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
authors.forename: C N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Dohvoma
mesh_terms: D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012793:Sialadenitis / Q000209:etiology; D013364:Submandibular Gland Diseases