Cystic Ear Lobe Mass

Authors

  • Jeyasakthy Saniasiaya ORL Department, Hospital Selayang
  • Shalini Ramasamy Hospital Selayang
  • Zainal Azmi ZAinal Abidin Hospital Selayang

Abstract

Epidermoid cyst has been known as the most common cutaneous cyst. These slow-growing lesions can be found anywhere in the body commonly head and neck. Disfigurement caused by this lesion is usually taken into consideration for early excision. It is also noteworthy, malignant transformation has been reported.

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Published

11.03.2020

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 2 (2020): Gazi Medical Journal

Section

Case Report

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