EPIDERMOID CYSTS OF HEAD AND NECK
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 2, Issue 39
Abstract
[b]BACKGROUND[/b]: Epidermoid cysts are ectoderm lined inclusion cysts which can be present anywhere in the body, but are rare in head and neck. Objectives: Although only 7% of the epidermoid cysts occur in head and neck region they are a part of differential diagnosis of neck swellings. Materials and methods: Cases which were proven as dermoid or epidermoid cysts by FNAC or by histopathology. Observation: Male patients were more affected than female patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Jyothi Swarup, Sathyaki D. C, Mohan M, Swaroop Dev, Manjunath K, Waseem Shah, Fouzia Nazir , Mamata Rout
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