A Rare Case of a Dermoid Cyst in the Right Temporal Region of the Head: A Case Report and Literature Review
Journal Title: International Journal Of Medical Science And Clinical Research Studies - Year 2022, Vol 2, Issue 11
Abstract
Background:Dermoid cyst is a tumour mass that is often encountered in daily clinical practice. Histological examination showed a layer of keratinized squamous epithelium. Dermoid cysts in the craniofacial region comprise about 7 percent of all dermoids. This case report will review a 21-year-oldpatient with a right temporal dermoid cyst.Case report:A 21-year-old man came to the emergency department ofBendanHospital, complaining of a lump on the right side of his head, the lump had been there since the patient was child, then it grew. Non-contrast CT scan of the head showing the impression of a lipoma on the scalp of the right occipital region. When the patient underwent excision of the tumour and histopathological examination of the tissue was performed, the result was a dermoid cyst.Discussion:Dermoid cyst is known as a benign congenital tumour that grows early. Research prefers to use a direct approach to the patient, given that proper scar management is part of the follow-upConclusion:Dermoid cysts have until recently been considered a congenital lesion, but not all of them can be diagnosed at birth
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Evan Savero, Rickky Kurniawan, Chandra A. Tambunan, Udi Suhono
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- EP ID EP735077
- DOI 10.47191/ijmscrs/v2-i11-38
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