Palmar epidermoid inclusion cyst mimicking Dupuytren’s contracture

Abstract

Epidermoid inclusion cyst in palmar localization is very rare. We present an unusual case of palmar epidermoid inclusioncyst which causes Dupuytren-like contracture in hand. A 32-year-old male patient was complaining of the traction feeling ofthe mass. The mass was excised surgically, it was a hairy nodule like structure and reported as epidermoid inclusion cyst.Cystic lesions are very common masses. However epidermoid inclusion cysts in the palmar region are important becausethey may arise from the eccrine ducts and may be relevant with HPV infections. Thus, HPV screening should also be donein such a case.