Make the Diagnosis: This Cyst Is Asymptomatic. Is It a Problem?

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A 67-year-old man visited the doctor for a cyst-like lesion that developed on his face 3 months prior. The patient reported that the lesion was asymptomatic and caused no discomfort. On examination, a whitish nodule with overlying telangiectasia was seen near the lateral canthus. A thick, cheesy material with a foul odor was expressed upon minimal incision. Can you diagnose the patient?




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