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.
Seshul
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Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital, University of Alabama at Birmingham 35233, USA.
Tseng
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Wiatrak
B J
BJ
Kelly
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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