Epidermoid cysts on the scrotum are typically:

• A. Multiple Sebaceous Cysts
• B. Malignant Tumors
• C. Infections
• D. Traumatic Scarring

Answer: (A)

Epidermoid cysts on the scrotum tend to present as multiple, benign keratin-filled nodules arising from the epidermal lining of hair follicles. They’re commonly referred to as sebaceous cysts, though that name is a misnomer—the cyst wall is lined by squamous epithelium and contains keratin. Because they frequently occur in clusters on the scrotal skin and are nonmalignant, describing them as multiple sebaceous cysts best fits the typical presentation. They’re not malignant tumors, nor are they primarily infections or traumatic scars ( inflammation can occur if they become inflamed, but that isn’t the defining pattern).