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  • Title: Giant epidermal cyst of the foot.
    Author: Malkoc M, Korkmaz Ö, Genç Y, Say F, Aytekin MN.
    Journal: Srp Arh Celok Lek; 2014; 142(9-10):607-9. PubMed ID: 25518543.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Epidermoid inclusion cysts are usually composed of epidermal elements implanted into the dermal layers. Patients are seen in the outpatient clinics with a mass. Most of the complaints are mechanical and cosmetic problems. CASE OUTLINE: A 34-year-old female patient was admitted to our clinic because of swelling and pain in her right foot. A palpable mass was detected in the first web. On the x-rays of the foot no osseous lesion was detected.There was a soft tissue mass in the first web according to MRI report. Soft tissue mass was excised and sent to pathology. According to pathology report the mass was an epidermoid cyst 5 x 2 x 1.5 cm in size.There were no problems during follow-up of the patient for 6 months after surgery. The patient had no swelling in the foot and had no additional complaints on checkup. CONCLUSION: In the differential diagnosis, we should take into consideration epidermoid cyst of large soft tissue masses of the foot. Surgical excision should be done within the appropriate limits.
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