title: Epidermoid cyst of the occipital bone.
abstract: This case illustrates the classic presentation, investigation, and management of diploic epidermoid cysts. It is important to consider this condition in the differential diagnosis of a scalp mass that is deep, nonmobile, and in the frontal, parietal, and occipital regions. If suspected, skull radiographs will provide invaluable information, and if a diploic epidermoid cyst is present, they will direct further management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Barr
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Lacey
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Scilley
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Shum
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009777:Occipital Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D011859:Radiography; D012535:Scalp / Q000473:pathology