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Malignant Transformation of Giant Epidermal Cyst in The Gluteal Region - A Case Report

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Epidermal cyst is a very common cutaneous lesion. Giant epidermal cyst is defined by its size of more than 5 cm in diameter. Buttock is an unusual site for epidermal cyst. Malignant transformation of epidermal cyst is an exceedingly rare phenomenon. Clinicians should be vigilant of such entity especially in giant epidermal cyst despite a seemingly benign imaging finding. Long term outcome of surgery for such tumor remains an uncertainty.

Source: Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

DOI: 10.56808/2673-060x.5661

Authors: Xin Zen Ong, Wan Mokhzani Wan Mokhter, Jing Wen Loh, Ruhana Amirah Abdul Halim

Institutions: Universiti Sains Malaysia, Taiping Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7149908212

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