Dermoid cyst of the auricle: a rare manifestation
نویسندگان
چکیده
منابع مشابه
Characteristics of Dermoid Cyst of the Auricle
BACKGROUND Dermoid cysts of the auricular area are extremely rare. We report on six cases of auricular dermoid and epidermoid cyst, and differentiate dermoid cyst from epidermal cyst along with a review of the literature. METHODS Three cases involved a gradually enlarging mass of the superior and anterior aspect of the helix of their ear. Another two cases were located in the posterior aspect...
متن کاملRetrorectal Dermoid Cyst: a Rare Clinical Entity
The retrorectal space represents the anatomical site at which level we identify the embryologic reminiscents in which it can develop liquid tumors - cysts or solid tumors - neoplasia. These tumors are rare but pose a diagnostic and therapeutic interest. This paper presents the case of a young 18 years-old diagnosed incidentally at a gynecological examination, with a palpable tumor developed, at...
متن کاملDermoid cyst: a rare tumour of the appendix.
Dermoid cyst is a rare but well recognised cause of a mass in the abdomen. As a cause of a palpable mass in the right iliac fossa, dermoid and epidermoid cysts of the caecum have hitherto been described. We here report a case of a dermoid cyst arising from the vermiform appendix.
متن کاملDermoid cyst of the greater omentum: rare and innocent?
To cite: Schols RM, Stassen LP, Keymeulen KB, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2012008304 DESCRIPTION An 83-year-old woman presented with decreased appetite and weight loss. Upon physical examination a palpable swelling in the lower abdomen was detected. The radiologist was consulted regarding the possible presence of a malignancy. A CT showe...
متن کاملReport of a rare cyst at a rare site: Heterotopic gastrointestinal cyst partially lined with dermoid cyst epithelium
Heterotopic gastrointestinal cysts (HGCs) of the oral cavity are rare benign lesions mimicking benign or malignant pathologies. These cysts are usually discovered during infancy but may not appear until well into adulthood. The epithelial lining of these cysts shows variable presentation with the presence of an enteric lining as an essential component. The histogenesis is related to entrapment ...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1757-790X
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-205826