Giant Epidermoid Cyst on the Forefoot

Abstract

An original case regarding an unusual location and size of an epidermoid cyst is presented.

Two Cases of Giant Epidermal Cyst Occurring in the Neck

“…It is usually a slow-growing mass ranging in size from a few millimeters to a few centimeters2. However, a giant epidermal cyst more than 5 cm in diameter is rare1. In our case series, the dimensions of each of the epidermal cysts were 12×9×9 cm and 6×5×3 cm.…”

“…A conventional epidermal cyst is a common benign tumor of the skin that is most frequently found in young and middle-aged adults1. It is usually a slow-growing mass ranging in size from a few millimeters to a few centimeters2.…”

“…It usually involves the scalp, face, neck, back, and trunk1. A conventional epidermal cyst is generally small, and an epidermal cyst with a diameter of 5 cm or more is rare2.…”

Giant Multilocular Epidermoid Cyst on the Left Buttock

“…1 The dissection of the mass from the surrounding tissue is extremely easy because of a well-defined capsule.…”

Post Genital Mutilation Giant Clitoral Epidermoid Inclusion Cyst in Benin City, Nigeria

“…Most commonly affected sites include the soles of the feet of people who walk unshod and the palm of the hands and fingers of manual laborers such as farmers. 2,3 Involvements of different parts of the body, including the clitoris, have been described by many authors. 1e8 Clitoral epidermoid inclusion cyst may occur following trivial trauma to the clitoris, such as vulval dermatitis, but the majority of cases occur as a complication of female circumcision (genital mutilation) that is still a very common practice in many cultures, especially in Africa where the procedure is commonly performed on neonates.…”