Giant Presternal Dermoid Cyst: An Adult Case

Abstract

Epidermal cysts are more common above the shoulder and within the face and scalp. The authors report a case of giant presternal dermoid cyst in a 25 year old man. The case illustrates that dermoid cysts can appear in atypical location. Dermoid cysts should be considered in the differential diagnosis of midsternal lesions regardless of the size and imaging characteristics.

Keywords

• dermoid cyst
• presternal chest wall
• thoracic surgery