Published online Feb 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i6.1169
Peer-review started: November 13, 2023
First decision: January 9, 2024
Revised: January 12, 2024
Accepted: February 2, 2024
Article in press: February 2, 2024
Published online: February 26, 2024
Gigantic epidermal cysts (GECs) are rare benign skin appendicular tumours also known as keratinocysts. GECs have a high incidence and their wall is made up of epidermis. Epidermal cysts can occur in any part of the skin; clinical manifesta
Herein, we report a case involving a 56-year-old female with a GEC in the occi
Epidermal cysts are common cystic nodules on the surface of the body, the ae
Core Tip: The clinical manifestations of epidermal cysts are varied and the misdiagnosis rate is high. The disease occurs mostly in the head, face and upper torso of young men. Most patients usually have no symptoms, but epidermal cysts that are gigantic or located in important organs can press on the surrounding tissue structure and produce corresponding symptoms. However, gigantic epidermal cysts occurring in the occipital part of the brain in female patients are relatively rare. This report aims to strengthen the understanding of the disease and improve the accuracy of clinical diagnosis.