title: Iatrogenic epidermoid cyst of the parotid region following ear surgery.
abstract: Iatrogenic implantation of squamous epithelium may result in formation of an epidermoid cyst. These cysts have been described in various sites around the head and neck following otological procedures. A case of iatrogenic epidermal cyst in the parotid region following repeated myringoplasty is reported. The clinical features and differential diagnosis are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham.
authors.forename: A C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Bradley
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D009225:Myringoplasty; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*