Case Report

Dermoid Cyst Within Concha: A Case Report

Abstract

Dermoid cysts are congenital anomalies derived from ectoderm. They are rare in head and neck region and especially in pinna. We presented an 8-year-old girl with a dermoid cyst in the conchal region of auricle which was treated with complete surgical resection.

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Dermoid cyst Auricle Congenital Pinna Concha

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Nasirmohtaram S, Akbari M. Dermoid Cyst Within Concha: A Case Report. Acta Med Iran. 2016;54(6):407-408.