Abstract
Dermoid cysts are commonly found through out the body . In the oral cavity, though rare, dermoids commonly present sublingually. Typically, they present as slow growing masses, causing elevation of the tongue, interference with speech and swallowing. We report a case of sublingual dermoid cyst in a two years old female child.
Key Words: Dermoid cyst, sublingual
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