Diagnosis and therapy of giant epidermoid double cysts with infection on the buttock: A case report and literature review

Abstract

Rationale: Epidermoid cyst (EC) is a common clinical condition and it can be filled with keratinized material. EC often represents painless, slow progressive growth, and single cyst. The cyst is usually 1 to 5 cm in size. Giant epidermoid cysts on the buttock area are extremely rare, and reports of giant epidermoid double cysts on the buttock are even rarer.

Patient concerns: This paper reports a patient with a painless mass was on the left buttock.

Diagnosis: A giant epidermoid double cysts with infection in a left buttock paranal location.

Interventions: The mass was surgically removed.

Outcomes: The patient recovered well after surgical treatment and currently has no recurrence.

Conclusion: For patients with EC, MRI is recommended as a routine examination before surgery in order to detect the variation and extent of the cyst early. This lays a foundation for the complete resection of the lesion during the operation. The review of relevant literature will hopefully be helpful to clinicians.