Isolated epithelial cysts of the uvula in children: a report of three cases

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 1998 Aug;107(8):717-9. doi: 10.1177/000348949810700816.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cysts / pathology*
  • Cysts / surgery
  • Epithelium / pathology
  • Epithelium / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pharyngeal Diseases / pathology*
  • Pharyngeal Diseases / surgery
  • Uvula / pathology*
  • Uvula / surgery