Giant dermoid cyst of the lower limb: presentation of a rare case.

BACKGROUND

Dermoid cysts are unusual neoplasms that often present in childhood and are usually located in the head and neck region.

OBJECTIVE AND METHOD

We describe a rare case of a giant dermoid cyst of congenital inclusion type located at the lower extremity of a young male. Preoperative imaging studies were performed for evaluation of the mass.

RESULT

The cyst was surgically removed, and histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis.

CONCLUSION

Dermoid cysts rarely appear in the lower extremity and must be included in the differential diagnosis of cystic lesions of the lower limb.