Vallecular cysts (VCs) are rare benign lesions arising from the obstruction of mucous gland ducts. VCs are uncommon anomalies found in both pediatric and adult populations. They are also known as mucous-retention cysts, preepiglottic cysts, ductal cysts, base-of-tongue cysts, and epiglottis cysts. VCs are often asymptomatic in adults and may present with nonspecific symptoms such as globus sensation, voice changes, dysphagia, hoarseness, or airway obstruction when symptomatic. This case report details a rare occurrence of a giant VC in an adult male, emphasizing the diagnostic approach and surgical management and highlighting the importance of managing the airway in such cases and the advantages of endoscopic procedures.

Fournier gangrene (FG) is a life-threatening necrotizing soft-tissue infection of the perineum and external genitalia, which primarily occurs in obese, diabetic males. The mainstay of treatment is source control via early aggressive surgical excision. Wide surgical excision can result in significant soft tissue defects that can be disfiguring and difficult to close. The most common method of closure is split-thickness skin grafting (STSG). Recently, autologous skin cell suspension (ASCS) technology has been used in addition to STSG to provide better wound healing and closure. This patient experienced excellent wound progression, following FG, through the application of ASCS with STSG, despite challenges related to the wounds, anatomical location, comorbidities, size, and the patient\'s medical history.

Nasopalatine duct cyst, which is also known as incisive canal cyst, is the most common developmental cyst of the maxilla. It arises from the proliferation of the remnants of the nasopalatine duct stimulated by trauma or infection. In this article, the authors report a rare case of an extensive nasopalatine duct cyst in a 57-year-old Male associated with non-vital tooth. Clinical examination revealed facial asymmetry associated with swelling that is painful and tender. Correlating clinical and radiological findings, a diagnosis of nasopalatine duct cyst was formed, and the histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of nasopalatine duct cyst. This case highlights the importance of knowing that nasopalatine duct cyst can be associated with non-vital teeth, challenging the assumption that they are exclusively associated with vital teeth.
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UNASSIGNED: A plunging ranula may present initially as an extensive vallecular cyst and correct diagnosis may be reached with the use of ultrasound, fluid aspiration for amylase detection, and MRI imaging.
UNASSIGNED: The ranula is a pseudocyst of the sublingual salivary gland and can be divided into two known subtypes. The simple ranula and plunging ranula. While the simple type can be found in the floor of the mouth, the plunging ranula usually pervades the mylohoid muscle and presents as a cervical swelling. The presented case should outline the difficulties in diagnostic and treatment of an uncommon expression of a mucocele above the mylohoid muscle without presenting either a cervical or an intraoral swelling, only extending towards the vallecula. We present a previously unreported clinical manifestation of a ranula of an 18-year old male, which extends posteriorly, remaining confined in the supramylohyoid muscle space. The cystic lesion protrudes in the oropharynx, and clinically appears as an extensive vallecular cyst. On magnetic resonance imaging the initial suspected diagnosis of a vallecular cyst was changed to the final diagnosis of a plunging ranula. The marsupialization of the cyst sac was performed. Outpatient follow-up revealed a persisting ostium, indicating a continuous extravasation of the sublingual gland. The present case report describes an unusual clinical presentation of a plunging ranula, remaining above the mylohyoid muscle and protruding into the oropharynx, misdirecting to the first suspected diagnosis of a vallecular cyst. The case highlights the useful contribution of the MRI imaging for differential diagnoses and the need for criteria to indicate further investigations.

BACKGROUND: To investigate the radiological and demographic features, types, distribution, and treatment methods of dentigerous cysts (DC).
METHODS: Panoramic radiographs and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images of patients diagnosed with DC based on biopsy results between January 2020 and December 2023 were examined. In patients from different age groups, the numbers, types and locations, and radiological features of DCs, associated changes in surrounding tissues, and treatment methods used were reviewed.
RESULTS: Among 95 patients with DC (66 males, 29 females), sex and age distributions were comparable between those with a single cyst (n = 86) and those with two cysts (n = 9). Of 104 DCs, 44 were central, 38 were lateral, and 22 were circumferential. DC types were not significantly affected by sex, age group, or anatomical location. Circumferential DCs often caused displacement of the mandibular canal inferiorly. While enucleation was preferred for the treatment of central DCs, circumferential DCs were treated with marsupialization.
CONCLUSIONS: In this study, which is the first to evaluate the DC types on CBCT images, the central type was the most common. Circumferential DCs were mostly treated with marsupialization. CBCT imaging can assist in determining DC types, and may provide guidance for treatment planning.

Mesenteric cysts are mostly congenital cysts of varied etiology. They occur twice as often in females than in males. They have varied clinical presentations. Most of them are asymptomatic, and a few present with abdominal mass, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Ultrasonography and computed tomography (CT) are essential in their diagnosis. These cysts may get complicated due to hemorrhage, torsion, rupture, or infection and may become life-threatening with features of acute abdominal pain and peritonitis. This is a case presentation of a 22-year-old Indian female who came with abdominal pain and was found to have an infected mesenteric cyst on laparotomy.

The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a frequently developing odontogenic cyst that accounts for 10%-14% of all jaw cysts. Due to the high recurrence rate, aggressive therapeutic techniques such as jaw resection and marsupialization are indicated. Following a conservative marsupialization procedure in which Carnoy\'s solution and an iodoform packing were used, the clinical, radiological, and histological evaluation of OKC in a 12-year-old female patient revealed no evidence of recurrence over the subsequent year of follow-up.

Rare non-odontogenic cysts of the soft tissue of the midface that form between the nasal vestibule and upper lip are known as nasolabial cysts. Treatment can be accomplished by surgical removal, injection of sclerosing material into the cyst, and endoscopic marsupialization. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Excision with sublabial approach versus Marsupialization with Transnasal Endoscopic approach in patients with Nasolabial cyst in terms of operating time, recurrence rate, postoperative pain and complications. Our study was Duration based prospective observational study with a Duration of four years from August 2018 till July 2022 with study population inclusive of 30 patients aged between 20 and 70 years who were diagnosed with a unilateral nasolabial cyst on the basis of clinical presentation, anatomical location, and computed tomography (CT) findings at ENT Department of our Tertiary Institution. The study used a randomized, single blind, parallel design with a total of 30 patients, which were randomly allocated to undergo Excision with sublabial approach (group A) in 15 patients (15 nasolabial cysts) and Marsupialization with Transnasal Endoscopic approach (Group B) in 15 patients (15 Nasolabial cysts). In the sublabial approach group, the mean operating time was 91.28 ± 3.1 min, whereas in the transnasal marsupialization group, it was 29.7 ± 3.2 min. These differences were statistically significant (P = 0.003). In the excision with sublabial approach and transnasal endoscopic marsupialization groups, the visual analogue scale (VAS) for postoperative pain was 5.9 ± 1.4 and 3.2 ± 0.6, respectively (P = 0.001). Ten patients in the sublabial approach group and five patients in the transnasal marsupialization group had one or more problems during the follow-up period which disappeared spontaneously within 4 weeks without long lasting issues. There were no recurrence lesions or obstructions of the marsupialized cyst opening in either group, according to physical, endoscopic and computed tomography examinations. Nasolabial cysts can be marsupialized transnasally, which offers many advantages over the more traditional sublabial excision method. Transnasal endoscopic marsupialization has the benefits of a shorter operating time, less postoperative pain, and a low complication rate. Therefore, we propose that Transnasal Endoscopic marsupialization be the treatment of choice for nasolabial cyst, replacing the conventional Excision with sublabial approach.

Cysts in the parotid region are more common in the gland than in the duct. Isolated cyst of parotid duct is a rare presentation. The treatment for most of the cystic lesions of the parotid or the parotid duct is the excision of the cyst with superficial parotidectomy. However, these lesions can be approached intra-orally for marsupialization achieving the same surgical results with less morbidity. This paper presents a rare case of parotid duct cyst which was managed by intraoral drainage and marsupialization. A 53-year-old female presented with swelling in the right cheek, associated with frequent fluid drainage inside the oral cavity for four months. Radiology and Fine needle aspiration revealed a benign parotid duct cyst with normal parotid gland. It was managed by a simple surgical technique of marsupialization. The patient was followed up for 1 year with no evidence of recurrence. Marsupialization obviates the need for parotidectomy in the simple cystic lesion of the parotid duct, unlike the cystic lesion in the gland per se and also reduces risk of recurrence. The simplicity and lack of major complications make it an effective treatment for salivary duct cysts.

Symptomatic nasopharyngeal cysts are relatively uncommon. Here is a case report of 50 years of age female with hearing loss secondary to the nasopharyngeal cyst. She underwent endoscopic marsupialization and achieved normal hearing postoperatively.The study aims to determine the incidence of hearing loss, radiological patterns and histopathological findings associated with the nasopharyngeal cyst.