Treatment of retroauricular keratinous cysts

The excision method for the removal of keratinous cysts was modified and used for the treatment of such cysts in the retroauricular region. In 14 patients, 17 lesions were excised in this fashion with good to excellent results. The reasons for choosing this therapeutic modality and its modifications are discussed. In our opinion, the excision technique described here is the best treatment for keratinous cysts in this common location.