Artigo
Epidermal cyst causing facial asymmetry
Fecha
2013-03-01Registro en:
Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, v. 24, n. 2, 2013.
1049-2275
1536-3732
10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182646ba1
WOS:000316676300005
2-s2.0-84878484144
5007703439443544
Autor
Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP)
Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp)
Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
Resumen
Epidermoid cysts are rare benign tumors that are derived from the development of abnormally situated ectodermal tissue and are often an incidental finding. They are usually diagnosed between 15 and 50 years of age, with both sexes equally affected. In epidermoid cyst management, complete excision is the therapy of choice. The authors reported a case of a 24-year-old man with an epidermoid cyst located on the left side of the face, on the region of mandibular body, which was treated by complete surgical excision. The patient has been followed up for 2 years without signs of recurrence. Copyright © 2013 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.