Review ArticleInternational Surgery Journal

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Therapeutic approach to epidermoid cyst

Int Surg J. 2020;7(4):1332-1334.DOI10.18203/2349-2902.isj20201421

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Abstract

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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  1. Department of Surgery D. Y. Patil University School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

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