Dermoid Cyst Or Epidermal Cyst Flashcards
1
Q
Basic description
A
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
2
Q
Difference between epidermoid n dermoid cysts
A
An epidermoid cyst always has A PUNCTUM… but a dermoid cyst never dies
3
Q
Types of dermoid cyst
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Sequestration dermoid
Implantation dermoid
Tubulo dermoid
Teratomatous dermoid