Question 2.9
Question 2.9:
Which one of the following is NOT an Epidermoid cyst?
- Squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant tumour of epidermal keratinocytes that invades the dermis
- It characteristically appears as slowly (weeks-months) enlarging scaly or crusted lumps in sun-exposed areas
- They may ulcerate and are usually tender or painful
- Epidermoid cysts are benign keratin and lipid filled cysts derived from the upper part of the hair follicle
- They characteristically appear as a small, firm, skin-coloured round papule or nodule fixed to the skin surface with a a central punctum
- Foul-smelling "cheesy" debris may be expelled from the central punctum
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