Therapeutic approach to epidermoid cyst
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20201421Keywords:
Diagnosis, Epidermoid cyst, TreatmentAbstract
Epidermoid cyst is one of the commonest cutaneous swelling treated by a general surgeon. It is usually misnamed as a sebaceous cyst. Understanding the anatomical origin and pathogenesis of the cyst is pivotal for diagnosis and successful treatment. The etiopathogenesis, clinical features and surgical approach is presented in this paper.
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