Epidermal Cyst Presenting As a Solitary Thyroid Nodule: A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
Thyroid Epidermal cysts are rare thyroid swellings with only a few cases reported in the literature so far. Thyroid epidermal cysts present like any other homologous thyroid swelling. These cysts are very rare and slow growing and classically present as a painless midline neck swellings. Most of the times, they are idiopathic in nature. We present a case of epidermal cyst presenting as anterior neck swelling and eventually managed by surgical intervention.
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Dr. Dayanand D Choure
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