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Giant epidermoid cyst in the breast: A common benign lesion at a rare site—A case report

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Highlights • Epidermoid cyst in the breast is very rare.• We report here the largest epidermoid cyst in the breast ever published.• Epidermoid cyst in the breast is difficult to… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • Epidermoid cyst in the breast is very rare.• We report here the largest epidermoid cyst in the breast ever published.• Epidermoid cyst in the breast is difficult to differentiate clinically from other benign breast disorders, so imaging and cytology is essential.• There is risk of complications like malignant transformation in case of giant epidermoid cyst.• Total excision along with its capsule is recommended to prevent recurrence.

Keywords: giant epidermoid; cyst; case; cyst breast; epidermoid cyst

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2017

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