Infected epidermoid cyst

Description

An epidermoid cyst which has become secondarily infected by, most commonly, Staphylococcus aureus. It manifests as pain, swelling and erythema of a preexisting cyst and is predisposed to rupture.

Index terms

Infected epidermoid cyst
Infected epidermal inclusion cyst
Infected sebaceous cyst

Sibling codes

EK70.0Z – Epidermoid cyst, unspecified

Foundation entity

Infected epidermoid cyst – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1400386155

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Part of: EK70.0: Epidermoid cyst › EK70: Cutaneous cysts › 14: Diseases of the skin