Epidermal inclusion cyst of the breast: a rare benign entity.

Lam, S.Y. and Kasthoori, J.J. and Mun, K.S. and Rahmat, K. (2010) Epidermal inclusion cyst of the breast: a rare benign entity. Singapore Medical Journal, 51 (12). e191-4. ISSN 0037-5675, DOI 21221490.

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Abstract

Epidermal inclusion cyst (EIC) arising from the breast is an uncommon benign condition. We report two cases of enlarging EIC of the breast in two women in their forties. The diagnosis of this condition may not be straightforward with imaging alone if an EIC presents as an enlarging lump in the breast and mimics a benign breast lesion, most commonly a fibroadenoma or malignant lesion with benign imaging features. Excision is usually recommended for a definite histopathological diagnosis and for the prevention of potential risks of malignant transformation. Asymptomatic stable lesions do not require treatment; biopsy is unnecessary, and follow-up imaging suffices if typical sonographic and clinical findings are found.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: Epidermal inclusion cyst;
Subjects: R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Depositing User: Mr. Faizal Hamzah
Date Deposited: 25 Feb 2011 04:07
Last Modified: 16 Dec 2014 04:17
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/98

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