A submucosal mass developed in the midline of the floor of the mouth of a 34-year-old man. It was asymptomatic and had a solid, doughy consistency. This would most likely be which of the following?

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A dermoid cyst is the most likely diagnosis given the description of a submucosal mass with a solid, doughy consistency in the midline of the floor of the mouth. Dermoid cysts are benign cystic lesions that can occur in this area and typically present as asymptomatic, slow-growing masses.

A Submucosal Mass Developed in the Midline of the Floor