Abstract
Midline craniofacial dermoids are rare lesions resulting from the abnormal fusion of embryologic structures. The clinical features of craniofacial dermoid cysts show a range of presentations, including infection, asymptomatic puncti, or seizure secondary to intracranial invasion. Appropriate management involves an accurate diagnosis of the dermoid cyst and a complete resection.
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Fig. 1.
Preoperative view of the upper lip sinus. Sewook Koh: Midline dermoid cyst of the upper lip: case report. J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011
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Fig. 2.
Preoperative view of the frenulum. Sewook Koh: Midline dermoid cyst of the upper lip: case report. J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011
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Fig. 3.
Dermoid sinus dissected from intraoral exposure. Sewook Koh: Midline dermoid cyst of the upper lip: case report. J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011
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Fig. 4.
Postoperative cutaneous defect. Sewook Koh: Midline dermoid cyst of the upper lip: case report. J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011
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Fig. 5.
Resected dermoid cyst and sinus. Sewook Koh: Midline dermoid cyst of the upper lip: case report. J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011
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