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Giant earlobe epidermoid cyst.

Joaquín Pérez-Guisado¹, Alessandra Scilletta, Emilio Cabrera-Sánchez

¹Service of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, Reina Sofía University Hospital, Córdoba, Spain. pv1peguj@uco.es

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|May 5, 2012

Summary

Giant epidermoid cysts, though rare, can occur on the earlobe. Complete surgical resection and histopathological analysis are crucial for diagnosis and to rule out malignancy.

Keywords:

Epidermal cysts epidermal inclusion cysts follicular infundibular cysts sebaceous cyst

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Dermatology
Pathology

Background:

Epidermoid cysts are common, typically benign skin growths.
While usually small, they can exceptionally develop into giant forms or, rarely, become malignant.

Observation:

This report details the first documented case of a giant epidermoid cyst occurring on the earlobe.
The patient presented with a large, pedunculated mass on the earlobe.

Findings:

The giant earlobe cyst was successfully and completely resected.
Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of an epidermoid cyst.
No recurrence was observed six months post-surgery.

Implications:

The earlobe should be considered a potential site for giant epidermoid cysts.
Routine histopathological evaluation of all excised cysts is recommended to ensure accurate diagnosis and exclude malignancy.