Cock's peculiar tumor is: (A) Basal cell CA, (B) Squamous cell CA, (C) Ulcerated sebaceous cyst, (D) Cylindroma
Answer is C. Ans is 'c' i.e. Ulcerated sebaceous cyst Repeat from May 04Cocks peculiar tumor is actually a complication of sebaceous cyst.- When the sebaceous cyst of the scalp ulcerates excessive granulation tissue forms resembling fungating epithelioma. This is called cock's peculiar tumor.Also know these termsCylindroma-A malignant epithelial tumour also k/a Turban tumorKnown as cylindroma because of histological appearancePilomatrixoma (Calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe) -It is a benign hair follicle derived tumour.Pott's puffy tumour -It is osteomyelitis of the skull associated with subperiosteal swelling and edema.