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April 10, 2026Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology Head and Neck SurgeryOpen Access

A Case of Epidermal Cyst of the Floor of the Mouth Misdiagnosed as a Plunging Ranula

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SLSeungjoo LeeCPChehyun ParkJYJungmin YeoSeoul National University

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Overview

Case report reveals an epidermal cyst misdiagnosed as a plunging ranula in a young female, indicating diagnostic challenges.

Key Points

  • The aim is to highlight a rare case of an epidermal cyst in the floor of the mouth and discuss diagnostic challenges.
  • Case report of a 14-year-old female with a mass in the submental area.
  • Diagnosis after initial misdiagnosis as a plunging ranula.
  • Literature review to analyze similar cases.
  • Final diagnosis confirmed as epidermal cyst.
  • Case highlights rarity and unique presentation in oral cavity.
  • Misdiagnosis emphasizes importance of accurate clinical evaluation.

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Lee et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d895be6c1944d70ce06cebhttps://doi.org/10.35420/jcohns.2026.37.1.17
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