A huge epidermoid cyst endangering life.

Authors :: Banerjee N
Padhiary SK
Chattopadhyay A
Das KP
Poddar RN
Bandyopadhyay P
Source :: Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery [J Maxillofac Oral Surg] 2011 Sep; Vol. 10 (3), pp. 246-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Nov 25.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: Epidermoid cyst of the neck or auricular area are relatively more common than that of the oral cavity. In most cases about 80% they remain asymptomatic. But in about 20% cases it becomes painful because of secondary infection seeking treatment. Here we present a case report of biopsy proved Epidermoid cyst with life threatening infection.