Abstract
Epidermal inclusion cyst (EIC) presenting as a lump in the breast is a rare and benign condition. Usually, it arises from the skin. It is also called as keratinous cyst or epidermoid cyst. Less than forty cases have been reported in the English literature [1, 2]. It is not uncommon that breast epidermal cysts are misdiagnosed clinically. We report here a confirmed case of epidermal inclusion cyst in the male patient. The present case of epidermal inclusion cyst was a surprise cytohistopathological diagnosis. EIC presenting as a lump in the male breast is extremely rare entity. As per our knowledge only three cases have been reported in the English literature [3].
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