EK70.00

Infected epidermoid cyst

Cisto epidermóide infectado

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Definition

An epidermoid cyst which has become secondarily infected by, most commonly, Staphylococcus aureus. It manifests as pain, swelling and erythema of a preexisting cyst and is predisposed to rupture.

Index Terms

Infected epidermoid cystInfected epidermal inclusion cystInfected sebaceous cyst