Resection of a Ruptured Epidermoid Cyst with Limberg Flap: Case Report

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Published: Oct 15, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmscrs/v4-i10-25
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Epidermoid cyst granulomatous response Limberg flap cyst rupture reconstructive surgery

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Victor Hugo Solis-Reyna
Surgical Resident. Clínica Hospital Mérida, ISSSTE. Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán.
Alicia Valeria Espinosa-Rosales
Surgical Resident. Clínica Hospital Mérida, ISSSTE. Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán.
Dioney Josimar Ucan-Gamboa
Surgical Resident. Clínica Hospital Mérida, ISSSTE. Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán.
Raul Alfonso Vidales-Lopez
General Surgeon. Clínica Hospital Mérida, ISSSTE. Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán.

Abstract

Epidermoid cysts, also known as epidermal cysts, keratin cysts, epithelial cysts, or sebaceous cysts (although this term is no longer widely used), are benign lesions frequently seen in clinical practice. These cysts arise from epidermal cells trapped beneath the skin's surface. The most common complication is cyst rupture, which can lead to significant inflammation and even a granulomatous response. This article presents the clinical case of a male patient with a ruptured epidermoid cyst that triggered a granulomatous reaction, treated with surgical excision and reconstruction using a Limberg flap. Proper surgical management is crucial in such cases to prevent long-term complications and ensure optimal healing.

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Victor Hugo Solis-Reyna, Alicia Valeria Espinosa-Rosales, Dioney Josimar Ucan-Gamboa, & Raul Alfonso Vidales-Lopez. (2024). Resection of a Ruptured Epidermoid Cyst with Limberg Flap: Case Report. International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies, 4(10), 1866–1870. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmscrs/v4-i10-25
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