title: Giant epidermoid cyst of the thigh.
abstract: Epidermoid cyst is a common benign cutaneous swelling frequently encountered in surgical practice. It usually presents as a painless lump frequently occurring in hairbearing areas of the body particularly the scalp, scrotum, neck, shoulder and back. Giant epidermoid cysts commonly occur in hairy areas such as the scalp. We present here the case of a rare occurrence of a giant epidermoid cyst in the less hairy area of the right upper thigh mimicking a soft tissue sarcoma. Steps are highlighted for the management of this unusual cyst.
  
  
  
  Cystic Lesion, Epidermoid Cyst, Giant, Thigh.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
authors.forename: Nh
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mohamed Haflah
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
authors.forename: Ay
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mohd Kassim
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hassan Shukur