Epidermal inclusion cyst

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Right parotid region painless swelling for 5 years.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

A well-defined ovoid hypoechoic subcutaneous lesion is noted superficial to right parotid gland. It shows a homogeneous texture with punctate hyperechoic foci and no internal vascularity. Posterior acoustic enhancement is noted. Normal surrounding subcutaneous tissues and no right parotid extension.

Case Discussion

Features are in keeping with an epidermal inclusion cyst. As it causes facial disfigurement, surgical resection was performed.

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