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EtiologyDevelopmental (epithelium trapped in lymph node)
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Predilection
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LocationMajor salivory glands Soft tissue of neck Intra-oral=lateral border of the tongue and floor of the mouth |
Clinical AppearanceIntraoral=pink-yellow welldelineated raised nodule
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Radiographic FeaturesNA
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Microscopic FeaturesCyst lined by stratified squamous epithelium surrounded by lymphoid tissue
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TreatmentSurgical removal
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Diagnostic ProcessMicroscopic
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