This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Epidermal cyst is lined by: March 2012 
Select and explain. 
A. Transitional epithelium, B. Stratified squamous epithelium, C. Columnar epithelium, D. Cuboidal epithelium
B: Stratified squamous epithelium
Answer: B: Stratified squamous epithelium 
Explanation: Ans: B i.e. Stratified squamous epithelium Epidermal cysts are lined with true stratified squamous epithelium derived from the inflindibulum of the hair follicle or traumatic inclusion.