Giant epidermoid cyst: a case report

Abstract

Epidermoid cysts are cystic swellings occurring in patients between 2nd to 4th decades but can manifest in any age group. These are usually asymptomatic but they can cause dysphagia, dysphonia and dyspnea once increases in size.1 There are various studiesreportingpain, speech disorder, or respiratory distress due to epidermoid cyst in the oral cavity, lower lip, or upper lip.2 Giant epidermoid cysts are rare and they usually present in the scalp.