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Case Studies | Medical Surgical | India | Volume 4 Issue 1, January 2015 | Popularity: 6.4 / 10

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Infected Sebaceous Cyst of Eyelid - A Case Report and Review of Literature

Dr. G Serina Samuel, Dr. G Ravi Babu, Dr. B. Anusha

Abstract: Infected cyst of eyelids are more common in occurance. There are many forms of eyelid cysts which present mostly as localized swelling of eyelid. They are of many types and named accordingly on the basis of their cell of origin, progression etc. . , they are meibomian cyst, sweat gland cyst, inclusion cysts. Here we are presenting a case repost on sebaceous cyst. It is commonly confused with dermoid cyst, but histopathological examination provides the final diagnosis. Most of the cysts of eyelid are treated surgically and this case is also treated by surgical excision and sent for biopsy. Histopathological examination revealed infected sebaceous cyst in this case.

Keywords: Sebaceous cyst, dermoid cyst, meibomian cyst, sweat gland cyst, inclusion cyst

Edition: Volume 4 Issue 1, January 2015

Pages: 2065 - 2067

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