Epidermoid Cyst of the Neck in an Elderly Patient

Dermoid and epidermoid cysts are benign masses that contain skin and skin attachments. They are uncommonly seen in head and neck region. They are almost seen in submental region along the midline. The most common complaint is painless swelling. Because of midline localization in the neck they can be confused with the thyroglossal cysts. In differential diagnosis, no motion with the movement of tongue is an important finding for dermoid and epidermoid cysts. In this case 50 years old female patient admitted to our clinic with submental swelling since childhood. On physical examination, we found a mass that is 3x3 cm in diameter, mobile, soft consistency, immobile with swallowing. In this study we discussed the diagnosis and treatment of mass that is totally excised and histopathologically reported as epidermoid cyst.