Quiste de inclusión epidérmica gigante de localización mamaria

Epidermoid cysts are located mainly in the subcutaneous tissue of the trunk and are usually small and asymptomatic. Localization in the breast parenchyma is rare and these cysts may become malignant. We report the case of a 23-year-old breastfeeding woman who presented with a lump protruding from her right breast that grew to more than 10 cm. The diagnosis of epidermal inclusion cyst was confirmed by the pathological examination. Although distinguishing between an epidermoid cyst and a malignant tumor can sometimes be difficult, surgical excision is justified because these cysts can undergo malignant transformation. We discuss images of the breast and surgical specimen of this case and review the literature on the topic.