| 篇名 |
Large Epidermoid Cyst of the Breast: Report of a Case |
| 作者 |
Yueh-Tsung Lee, Ho Lin, Yu-Tzu Tseng, Min-An Hwang,Chien-Long Kuo, Hurng-Sheng Wu, Min-Ho Hwang |
| 卷期/出版年月 |
41卷5期 (2008/10) |
| 頁次 |
221-225 |
| 摘要 |
Epidermoid cysts are located mainly in the subcutaneous layer of the trunk and are
often small and asymptomatic. When they develop in the breast parenchyma they
are a rare benign condition, yet have the potential for malignancy. We report on a 39
year-old female who presented with a large protruding lump from her left breast.
The mass grew up to more than 10cm in diameter during the period of five years.
Enlarged left axillary lymph nodes were noted also. A malignant tumor was
suspected based on the imaging and clinical features. She underwent tumor excision
and an epidermoid cyst was confirmed by histopathologic assessment. We collected
the breast images, the surgical specimen photographs and reviewed the literature. To
the best of our knowledge, the cyst reported here is the largest of the epidermoid
cysts arising within the breast that have been reported. Although at times, the
epidermoid cyst is difficult to distinguish from a malignant tumor, surgical excision
is justified because of its potential for malignancy. |
| 關鍵詞 |
epidermoid cyst, epidermal inclusion cyst, breast parenchyma,malignant potential, mammography screening |
| 分類 |
Case Report |
