Background: A lymphoepithelial cyst is a benign (non-cancerous) growth commonly found in the head and neck. They are less commonly found in other parts of the body. It is called “lymphoepithelial” because it is made up of two parts: lymphoid tissue and epithelial cells. What are the symptoms of a lymphoepithelial cyst? Most lymphoepithelial cysts …
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What is an epidermoid cyst? An epidermoid cyst is a non-cancerous growth that develops just below the surface of the skin. It is a round, hollow structure lined by the same squamous cells found in a layer of the skin called the epidermis. Epidermoid cysts are sometimes referred to as ‘epidermal cysts’, ‘infundibular cysts’, or …
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A cyst is an abnormal space surrounded by a thin wall of tissue. The space can be empty (filled with air) or it can be filled with another type of tissue such as blood, pus (dead immune cells), or skin. They can develop anywhere in the body but are very common in the ovaries and skin …
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