Dermoid Cyst Or Epidermal Cyst Flashcards

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Basic description

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Lies where?
Deep to skin (obviously as the name (Derm) suggests)

It is lined by?
Squamous epithelium

Nature of the material??
Toothpaste like or pultaceous

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Difference between epidermoid n dermoid cysts

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An epidermoid cyst always has A PUNCTUM… but a dermoid cyst never dies

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Types of dermoid cyst

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Sequestration dermoid

Implantation dermoid

Tubulo dermoid

Teratomatous dermoid

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