A coexistence case of dermoid cyst and epidermoid cysts of the upper lip

This case report describes unusual dermoid and epidermal cysts in the oral region. This lesion was presented clinically as a coexistence case of a large dermoid cyst and four small epidermal cysts of the upper lip.A 4-year-old girl was seen on May 12, 1984, because of a diffuse swelling on the upper lip.On palpation, there were a large mass and two small masses which were discrete, movable and resilient in consistency. After exploratory extirpation of two small masses, a large mass was removed with another two smaller masses which were present during operation under general anesthesia. Histologically, the large mass was dermoid cyst and the four small masses were epidermal cysts.