Hunter Nathaniel B, Rousseau Morgan, Nelson Emelie E, Rashid Rashid M
Dermatology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, USA.
Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, USA.
Cureus. 2024 Mar 6;16(3):e55640. doi: 10.7759/cureus.55640. eCollection 2024 Mar.
Epidermal inclusion cysts (EICs) are benign masses that often develop on the face, scalp, neck, and back. Typically, EICs occur secondary to acne or obstructed hair follicles. However, the development of multiple EICs is associated with various syndromes and invasive procedures. Despite their relatively benign nature, a small percentage of EICs have been found to undergo malignant transformation. The complete excision of EICs is essential for their definitive treatment because of their ability to rupture, causing pain and infection. We present the first reported case of a patient without a history of acne, axillary surgery, or genetic syndromes who presented with multiple, painless, bilateral axillary EICs.
表皮样囊肿（EICs）是一种良性肿物，常发生于面部、头皮、颈部和背部。通常，表皮样囊肿继发于痤疮或毛囊阻塞。然而，多发性表皮样囊肿的发生与多种综合征及侵入性操作有关。尽管其性质相对良性，但已发现一小部分表皮样囊肿会发生恶变。由于表皮样囊肿有破裂导致疼痛和感染的风险，因此完整切除对于其确定性治疗至关重要。我们报告首例无痤疮病史、腋窝手术史或遗传综合征的患者，该患者双侧腋窝出现多个无痛性表皮样囊肿。
