Implantation Dermoid Cyst..

Corresponding Author:
Dr. Gheena Sukumaran,
Department of Oral Pathology,
Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals,
Saveetha University, Saveetha Institute of
Medical and Technical Sciences,
Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
E-mail: gheens@gmail.com

INTRODUCTION

Dermoid cysts are cystic lesions which are lined by epithelium with associated adnexal structures in the connective tissue or comprising of tissues of ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm.^[1] They constitute 1.6- 6.9% of all cysts of head and neck and 0.01% of intra-oral cystic lesions.^[2],[3] The dominant site of occurrence is the floor of the mouth, predominantly the submental region, very rarely in other sites. Dermoid cysts are usually treated by enucleation.^[4],[5] Enucleation of the entire lesion usually leads to a good prognosis. Malignant transformation of the dermoid cyst has been reported in sites other than the oral cavity.^[6],[7] This case report documents an implantation dermoid cyst in the left molar region of a female patient.