MR imaging findings of a large epidermal cyst

Kendi, Ayşe Tuba Karagülle; Kendi, Mustafa; Ağıldere, Muhteşem; Yılmaz, Sevda

doi:10.1016/j.ejrex.2004.10.004

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“…Most frequently, an epidermal cyst occurs on the face, scalp, neck, and trunk; perineal involvement is very rare ( 3 ). Although intracystic hemorrhage and malignant transformation of epidermoid cysts are unexpected, a few cases are reported in the literature ( 1 , 2 , 3 ). The differential diagnosis of perineal cysts should consider the following: abscess, pilonidal cyst/sinus; hidradenitis; trauma; perianal dermatoses, including anal duct/gland cysts; benign teratomas; and anal/skin cancer, including malignant teratomas and teratomas with malignant transformation ( 4 ).…”

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A rare case of epidermoid cyst of perineum: Diffusion-weighted MRI and ultrasonography findings

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In the differential diagnosis of perineal cystic lesions, a wide range of lesions can be considered, but perineal epidermoid cyst is rare. We present a case of perineal epidermoid cyst, a man with a complaint of painless perianal mass who appeared at the general surgery clinic. Ultrasonographic and conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings are noted along with the diffusion-weighted MRI findings. To our knowledge, there has been no specific study in the literature up to now focusing on the value of diffusion-weighted MRI findings in the differential diagnosis of perineal cystic lesions; this technique may be useful.

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“…Epidermoid cyst, also known as epidermal inclusion cyst, is a retention cyst that is trapped in the epithelial layer of dermis. Only a few cases of perineal epidermoid cysts have been reported in the literature ( 1 , 2 ).…”

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