Epidermal cysts are benign slow
growing tumors resulting from proliferation of epidermal cells. Usually cysts
are asymptomatic; however, they may become inflamed or secondarily infected.
Epidermal cysts are solitary sub epithelial cysts, are slowly progressive and firm in consistency. They are most commonly seen on the face, scalp, neck and
trunk. Epidermoid cysts are frequently seen on the upper eyelid, mainly on the
conjunctiva or on the skin. This may be misdiagnosed as chalazion or sebaceous
cyst. Surgical excision of the cyst in toto is the treatment of choice or else
there will be recurrence, granulomatous reaction or foreign body reaction.
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