Epidermoid Cyst
However implantation of the epithelium as a result of injury is considered an etiologic factor. Epidermal inclusion cysts are also known as epidermal cysts epidermoid cysts infundibular cysts and keratin cysts. Intracranial Cysts Radiology Epidermoid Cyst Dermoid Cyst Also known as epidermal cysts it grows slowly over a period of time. Epidermoid cyst . An epidermoid cyst can develop in any part of your body. Epidermoid cysts are non-neoplastic inclusion cysts derived from ectoderm that are lined solely by squamous epithelium. It usually occurs on the face neck back genitals etc. Cysts that form around hair. They often appear on areas with more hair such as the scalp face trunk upper back or groin area. Therefore it may also be called epidermal inclusion cyst. They may be tan or yellow in color because of the thick smelly pus that it contains. Epidermoid cysts may develop in individuals with Gardners syndrome an uncommon inherited condition that causes developments in the c...