@article {Basterzi:July 2002:1076-0512:639, author = "Basterzi, Yavuz", author = "Sari, Alper", author = "Ayhan, Suhan", title = "Giant Epidermoid Cyst on the Forefoot", journal = "Dermatologic Surgery", volume = "28", year = "July 2002", abstract = "background.
Epidermoid cysts are the most common cysts of the skin, usually appearing in the hairy regions. However, epidermoid cysts on the non-hair-bearing areas, such as the palms and the soles, are rare and seldom reach a size of more than 5 cm in diameter. objective. To present a patient with an epidermoid cyst of unusual location and size. methods. A 23-year-old woman with a painless tumorlike mass on her right forefoot was examined and the mass was excised. results. The 6.5 cm × 5.5 cm × 5.5 cm mass was totally excised. Histologic diagnosis was reported as an epidermoid cyst. conclusion. An original case regarding an unusual location and size of an epidermoid cyst is presented.", pages = "639-640(2)", url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/dsu/2002/00000028/00000007/art00026" doi = "doi:10.1046/j.1524-4725.2002.01314.x" }