Abstract
Epidermoid cyst refers to the implantation of epidermal elements into the dermal and deeper tissues. In head and neck, incidence ranges from 1.6 to 7%. In the tonsillar area it is extremely rare i.e less than 0.01%. They occur in fetal period as congenital lesion or as an acquired lesion either due to a trauma or as post surgery implant. In this case report, we will discuss the epidermoid cyst, in a 46-year-old male who presented with history of pain in the throat with previous history of bilateral tonsillectomy.
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