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Journal of Case Reports
A Rare Case of Epidermoid Cyst in Parotid Gland: Case Report and Literature Review
Mitsuhiro Aoki1, Hiroshi Okuda2, Natsuko Obara2, Hideki Mori3
Departments of 1Otolaryngology and 3Diagnostic Pathology, Ogaki Tokushukai Hospital; 2Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Ogaki City, Gifu, Japan.
Corresponding Author:
Dr Mitsuhiro Aoki
Email: mitsuhiro.aoki@tokushukai.jp
Received: 09-NOV-2023 Accepted: 18-MAR-2024 Published Online: 25-SEP-2024
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2024.0021
Abstract
Background: Epidermoid cysts (ECs) are rare, benign lesions that can develop in various areas, including the head and neck, but involvement of the parotid gland is uncommon. Diagnosing them can be difficult due to their cystic nature, often requiring advanced imaging and histopathological analysis. Case Report: A 47-year-old woman presented with a gradually enlarging, mildly painful mass in front of her right ear. Examination revealed a soft, elastic 3 cm mass near the right tragus. Imaging confirmed a well-defined cystic lesion in the superficial lobe of the right parotid gland, and aspiration cytology suggested an epidermoid cyst (EC). The patient underwent a superficial parotidectomy, and the tumor was excised without complications. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of EC. Conclusion: Although rare, ECs should be considered in the differential diagnosis of parotid cystic lesions. This case emphasizes the importance of comprehensive imaging and histopathological evaluation in managing cystic parotid masses.
Keywords : Epidermoid cysts, Female, Imaging, Parotid Gland.
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