A Rare Case of Epidermoid Cyst of the Liver

International Journal of Research in Health Sciences,2015,3,1,53-55.
Published:January 2015
Type:Case Report
Authors:
Author(s) affiliations:

Kasa Lakshmi1, M.Hemalatha2, G.Baleswari3, J.Vijaya Lakshmi4, M.Phani Kumar5

1,2-Assistant professor of pathology, Kurnool medical college, Kurnool, A.P, INDIA.

3-Associate professor of pathology, Kurnool medical college, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.

4-Assistant professor of microbiology, Kurnool medical college, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.

5-Associate Professor, Dept of Pathology, Fathima Institute of Medical Sciences, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.

Abstract:

Epidermoid cysts of the liver are extremely rare and are described both in children and adults. Their exact etiology is unknown. Because of the their possible malignant potential, early detection and resection are mandatory.

Gross: received multiple grey brown soft tissue bits altogether 10cms.