There is usually no obvious reason for the ducts to become blocked, but some people do seem more prone to forming sebaceous cysts than others. It is also a condition that can run in families.

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The preoperative diagnosis was dermoid cyst in 5 cases, sebaceous cyst in 3, lipoma in 1, lacrimal-gland cyst in 1 and basal-cell carcinoma in 1. All were excised, and there were no known recurrences.