The Great Mimicker: Unique Presentation of Epidermal Inclusion Cyst on The Breast

Authors

  • Isadora Linford Department of Diagnostic Radiology University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio San Antonio, Texas, USA
  • Nariman Khan Department of Diagnostic Radiology University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio San Antonio, Texas, USA
  • Sara Ortiz Romero Department of Diagnostic Radiology University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio San Antonio, Texas, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18502/crcp.v9i1.16830

Keywords:

Breast; Epidermal; Cyst

Abstract

Epidermal inclusion cysts (EIC) are common cutaneous cysts that can occur nearly anywhere in the body with common locations being the face, scalp, neck, back, and scrotum. Only a few cases of EIC to the breast have been reported in literature to date, with most occurring after trauma to the breast. Here we present the case of a 35-year-old woman that presented with a nontraumatic nipple lesion that was later biopsy proven to be an EIC. Although not a primary consideration, EIC should be on the differential for skin lesions of the nipple.

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Published

2024-10-26

Issue

Volume (9) issue (1)

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Articles