Umbilical Epidermoid Cyst Associated with an Urachal Remnant: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Volkan S Erikci

Department of Pediatric Surgery, Saglık Bilimleri University, Tepecik Training Hospital, Turkey

^*Correspondance to: Volkan S Erikci 

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Abstract:

Epidermoid Cysts (EC) are uncommon in children. They can occur on anybody surface but the most common sites of involvement include face, neck and trunk. Umbilicus is a rare site of involvement which sometimes leads to misdiagnosis. Herein we report a case of umbilical EC associated with an atretic urachal remnant in a 5-year-old boy. The patient is discussed under the light of relevant literature. Umbilical EC should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of a child with umbilical mass and awareness of this lesion can avoid its misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.

Keywords:

Epidermoid cyst; Umbilicus; Urachal remnant

Cite the Article:

Erikci VS. Umbilical Epidermoid Cyst Associated with an Urachal Remnant: A Case Report and Review of Literature. World J Surg Surgical Res. 2018; 1: 1010.