Giant Epidermal Inclusion Cyst of the Thyroid: a Rare Occurrence

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Journal Autops Case Rep

Date 2021 Sep 20

PMID 34540724

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Authors

Swagatika Samal

Mukund Sable

Pradeep Pradhan

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Abstract

Epidermal inclusion cyst (EIC) of the thyroid is extremely rare in the clinical practice. A handful of cases have been documented in the past in the world literature. A giant EIC of the thyroid is hitherto unreported. This lesion may arise from the squamous metaplasia of the thyroid follicular cells. Though non-neoplastic, giant forms can cause compression of the vital structures of the neck. In the present case, we have described a giant epidermal inclusion cyst successfully managed with surgical management.

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