3.Giant Epidermoid Cyst of the Thigh
NH Mohamed Haflah ; AY Mohd Kassim ; M Hassan Shukur
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2011;5(3):17-19
Epidermoid cyst is a common benign cutaneous swelling
frequently encountered in surgical practice. It usually
presents as a painless lump frequently occurring in hairbearing areas of the body particularly the scalp, scrotum, neck, shoulder and back. Giant epidermoid cysts commonly occur in hairy areas such as the scalp. We present here the case of a rare occurrence of a giant epidermoid cyst in the less hairy area of the right upper thigh mimicking a soft tissue sarcoma. Steps are highlighted for the management of this unusual cyst.