title: [Submandibular dermoid cyst extended to the cervical region].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Dermoid cysts of the submandibular region are rare. We report an exceptional case with extension to the neck.
  
  
  METHODS
  The patient presented with a voluminous left submandibular cystic tumor with extension to the neck and to floor of the mouth. Ultrasonography and CT scan contributed to the diagnosis and to chose the best surgical approach in case of large cyst. In our case, the tumor was removed using a double cervical and intraoral approach. Histopathological examination confirmed a dermoid cyst.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  We report an exceptional case of dermoid cyst originating from submandibular region. A double surgical approach was necessary for tumor resection. Tumor removal must be complete; the submandibular gland may be removed if necessary.
authors.affiliation: Service ORL et Chirurgie Cervico-faciale, CHU de Bouaké, 01 BP, 1174 Bouaké 01, Cote d'Ivoire. ngattia@yahoo.fr
authors.forename: K V N
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Gattia
authors.forename: N B
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Kacouchia
authors.forename: Y M
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Kouassi
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kouassi-Ndjeundo
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Vroh Bi
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Abouna
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology; D009060:Mouth Floor / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D009333:Neck / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D037981:Neck Dissection; D009361:Neoplasm Invasiveness