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| Preferred Name | Epidermal Inclusion Cyst | |
| Synonyms |
sebaceous cyst epidermoid cyst EIC |
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| Definitions |
Epidermal inclusion cyst (EIC), also known as sebaceous cyst and epidermoid cyst, is the most common cyst of the skin. It ranges in size from a few millimeters to a few centimeters and originates from the follicular infundibulum. Its contents are a cheesy, malodorous mixture of degraded lipid and keratin. It often ruptures, with associated pain and inflammation. (http://www.medicinenet.com/image-collection/epidermal_inclusion_cyst_eic_picture/picture.htm) |
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http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_1000243 |
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MedDRA:10014984 NCIt:C3134
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| definition |
Epidermal inclusion cyst (EIC), also known as sebaceous cyst and epidermoid cyst, is the most common cyst of the skin. It ranges in size from a few millimeters to a few centimeters and originates from the follicular infundibulum. Its contents are a cheesy, malodorous mixture of degraded lipid and keratin. It often ruptures, with associated pain and inflammation. (http://www.medicinenet.com/image-collection/epidermal_inclusion_cyst_eic_picture/picture.htm)
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true
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| has_exact_synonym |
sebaceous cyst epidermoid cyst EIC
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| label |
Epidermal Inclusion Cyst
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| preferred label |
Epidermal Inclusion Cyst
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| prefixIRI |
efo:EFO_1000243
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Epidermal Inclusion Cyst
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