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Midline epidermal inclusion cyst of neck in children: a diagnostic dilemma: case report and review of literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Painless midline neck swellings have been a challenging confrontation for any surgeon, mostly due to numerous diagnostic possibilities at this location. Common ones include thyroglossal cyst, epidermoid cyst, dermoid cyst, enlarged lymph nodes, vascular anomaly etc. Due to a different treatment modality for each entity, proper diagnosis is necessary. We are presenting two cases of midline epidermal inclusion cyst having unique clinical and radiological features, creating a diagnostic query.

Source: International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics

DOI: 10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20250778

Authors: Keerthana Bachala, Amit Kumar Sinha, Shreyas Dudhani, Sourav Jana, Prajakta Vaze

Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna

Language: English

Topic: Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408811954

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