Dermoid Cyst
etiology- from the entrapment of epithelial cells along the lines of embryonic closure or fusion.
Method of Transmission- not applicable
Characteristics- painless, slow growing, soft, doughy, midline mass, primarily on the floor of the mouth.
Implications- if located on the floor of the mouth, it can impair chewing, swallowing, and speaking.
Treatment-surgical excision
Prognosis- excellent