Radiology Case Study: Thyroglossal Duct Cyst and Branchial Cleft Cyst

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What is the characteristic shape of dermoid cysts on imaging?

  • Irregular
  • Multilocular
  • Cystic (correct)
  • Oval

What is the density of the internal aspect of the cyst on imaging?

  • Equivalent to soft tissue
  • Equivalent to bone
  • Equivalent to fluid (correct)
  • Variable density

Which of the following may be visible on conventional imaging if they form in the cyst?

  • Hair
  • Fat
  • Muscle
  • Teeth or bone (correct)

What is the characteristic feature of dermoid cysts on palpation?

<p>Fluctuant or doughy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following lesions is not a differential diagnosis for dermoid cysts?

<p>Mucocele (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of treating dermoid cysts of the jaws?

<p>Enucleation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the cavity after treating an intraosseous cyst?

<p>It fills with bone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of dermoid cysts that occur in the oral cavity?

<p>1-2% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age range when dermoid cysts become clinically apparent?

<p>12-25 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common location of dermoid cysts in the head and neck?

<p>Orbital region (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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