Midline epidermal inclusion cyst of neck in children: a diagnostic dilemma: case report and review of literature

Keerthana Bachala; Amit Kumar Sinha; Shreyas Dudhani; Sourav Jana; Prajakta Vaze

doi:10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20250778

Authors

Keerthana Bachala Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
Amit Kumar Sinha Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
Shreyas Dudhani Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
Sourav Jana Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
Prajakta Vaze Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20250778

Keywords:

Dermoid cyst, Lymphatic malformation, Midline neck swelling, Paediatric, Thyroglossal cyst

Abstract

Painless midline neck swellings have been a challenging confrontation for any surgeon, mostly due to numerous diagnostic possibilities at this location. Common ones include thyroglossal cyst, epidermoid cyst, dermoid cyst, enlarged lymph nodes, vascular anomaly etc. Due to a different treatment modality for each entity, proper diagnosis is necessary. We are presenting two cases of midline epidermal inclusion cyst having unique clinical and radiological features, creating a diagnostic query.

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