Isolated epithelial cysts of the uvula in children: a report of three cases.
Epidermoid cysts are unusual benign cysts that occur in the oral cavity less than 2% of the time. Epidermoid cysts isolated to the uvula are rare. A review of the literature has revealed only three confirmed cases of isolated uvular epidermoid cysts. We present a series of three such cases, two of which presented with significant symptomatology. The diagnosis and management of these unusual lesions will be discussed, as well as the differential diagnosis.
Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital, University of Alabama at Birmingham 35233, USA.
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Seshul
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Tseng
B J
BJ
Wiatrak
D R
DR
Kelly
D003560:Cysts / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014609:Uvula / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery