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Laryngeal Epidermal Inclusion Cyst: Report of an Unusual Case and Literature Review

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Journal J Surg Case Rep
Specialty General Surgery
Date 2020 Dec 9
PMID 33294169
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Abstract

The causes of dysphonia or hoarseness are numerous and can be classified as functional or organic. The report will highlight the clinical presentation, histopathological features and management plan of laryngeal epidermal inclusion cysts (EICs). Laryngeal EICs are rare. The epidermal and dermoid cysts represent only 0.01% of oral cavity cysts. Their clinical presentation varies from a completely asymptomatic presentation to dysphonia for years. This current report represents a case of a 34-year-old female who presented with 2-year history of dysphonia, which was caused by a unilateral laryngeal EIC.

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