An epidermoid cyst is a benigne cyst, developed out of ectodermal tissue. Histologically, it is made of a thin layer of squamous epithelium. Diagnosis: MRT isointens, FLAIR hyperintens.

See also

• Sebaceous cyst (since L72.0 is often mixed up with L72.1)

External links

• Minimal Excision Technique for Epidermoid (Sebaceous) Cysts
• eMedicine (article "Epidermal Inclusion Cyst")

Dermatology

Epidermoidzyste | epidermoïd cyste