Epidermoid cyst

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Epidermoid cyst
Epidermal cyst on the neck, inflamed
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Relative incidence of cutaneous cysts, where epidermoid cysts constitute a plurality (blue area).

An epidermoid cyst or epidermal inclusion cyst

squamous epithelium
.

Signs and symptoms

The epidermoid cyst may have no symptoms, or it may be painful when touched. It can release macerated

pilar cysts, epidermoid cysts are usually present on parts of the body with relatively little hair.[2] Some vaginal cysts are epidermoid cysts.[3]

Although they are not

malignant, there are rare cases of malignant tumors arising from an epidermoid cyst.[4] Epidermal inclusion cysts account for approximately 85–95% of all excised cysts; malignant transformation is exceedingly rare. The incidence of squamous cell carcinoma developing from an epidermal inclusion cyst has been estimated to range from 0.011 to 0.045%.[5]

Diagnosis

Epidermoid cysts are usually diagnosed when a person notices a bump on their skin and seeks medical attention. The definitive diagnosis is made after excision by a

FLAIR
.

Treatment

Cysts can be removed by excision.[6]

In case of fronto-ethmoidal epidermoid cysts, surgical resection appears to be the mainstay of treatment; however, the extent of resection is dictated by adherence of the tumor capsule to the surrounding vital structures.[7]

Hydrogen peroxide gel (H2O2) was previously recommended for cyst treatment, particularly those on body piercings. However the gel cannot adequately permeate the cyst and was not found to be effective.[8] Hydrogen peroxide is no longer recommended for wound care by doctors as it can damage the healing tissues.[9]

On body piercings, self treatment with a hot saline soak to help drain the cyst and the use of an antibacterial or medicated

talcum powder to help dry out the bump and reduce bacterial proliferation is generally recommended until medical advice can be obtained.[10] (Use of talc is no longer recommended due to recently discovered associations with multiple cancers.)[citation needed] Piercings, however, are more likely to be victims of hypertrophic scarring than a cyst. Cheek piercings seem to be the piercing most prone to cysts due to the possible interruption of saliva ducts.[citation needed
]

Terminology

Several synonyms exist for epidermoid cysts, including epidermal cyst, infundibular cyst, keratin cyst and epidermal inclusion cyst

infundibular portion of the hair follicle. The majority of epidermal inclusion cysts originate from the infundibular portion of the hair follicle, thus explaining the interchangeable,[14]
yet inaccurate, use of these two terms.

Epidermoid cyst may be classified as a sebaceous cyst,[15] although technically speaking it is not sebaceous.[16] "True" sebaceous cysts, cysts which originate from sebaceous glands and which contain sebum, are relatively rare and are known as steatocystoma simplex or, if multiple, as steatocystoma multiplex. Medical professionals have suggested that the term sebaceous cyst be avoided since it can be misleading.[17]: 31  In practice, however, the term is still often used for epidermoid and pilar cysts.

Additional images

  • Epidermal inclusion cyst on the nape of a person's neck
    Epidermal inclusion cyst on the nape of a person's neck
  • Epidermal cyst in the earlobe
    Epidermal cyst in the earlobe
  • CT scan, showing a homogenous hypodense volume (unspecific cyst-like)
    CT scan, showing a homogenous hypodense volume (unspecific cyst-like)
  • Epidermoid cyst in a testicle on ultrasound, with lamellated ("onion skin") appearance
    Epidermoid cyst in a testicle on ultrasound, with lamellated ("onion skin") appearance
  • Macroscopic appearance of a resected (surgically removed) intracranial cyst, with pearl appearance
    Macroscopic appearance of a resected (surgically removed) intracranial cyst, with pearl appearance
  • Surgery of a suprasternal epidermoid cyst, showing a smooth surface
    Surgery of a suprasternal epidermoid cyst, showing a smooth surface
  • Histopathology, showing a keratinizing stratified squamous epithelium, and a lumen containing keratin flakes
    Histopathology, showing a keratinizing stratified squamous epithelium, and a lumen containing keratin flakes
  • Histopathology showing epithelium and lamellated keratin (left)
    Histopathology showing epithelium and lamellated keratin (left)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Epidermal inclusion cyst information Diseases Database". www.diseasesdatabase.com. 17 February 2018.
  2. ^ "cysts - British Association of Dermatologists". Archived from the original on 2008-01-10. Retrieved 2007-11-14.
  3. ISBN 1-85233-912-8
    . Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  4. PMID 17847698
    .
  5. PMID 29681810
    .
  6. PMID 11996427. Archived from the original
    on 2008-07-06. Retrieved 2007-11-15.
  7. ProQuest 922251775
    .
  8. PMID 14608258
    .
  9. PMID 11225528
    .
  10. ^ "Cysts | the Body Poetry Piercing Clinic". Archived from the original on 2014-04-23. Retrieved 2014-04-21.
  11. ^ Melton, Jason R. Swanson and Jeffrey L. "Epidermoid cyst". www.meddean.luc.edu.
  12. ISBN 0-07-138076-0
    .
  13. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0
    .
  14. ^ "Epidermoid cyst". Retrieved 2007-11-14.
  15. ^ "Epidermoid and pilar cysts (previously known as sebaceous cysts)". British Association of Dermatologists. Archived from the original on February 5, 2016. Retrieved April 2, 2014.
  16. ^ "Epidermoid and Pilar Cysts (Sebaceous Cysts) - Patient UK". Archived from the original on 2013-07-06. Retrieved 2013-03-04.
  17. ISBN 978-0-7216-9003-2
    .

External links
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