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To date, only 3 cases of epidermal cysts located in the labia minora have been reported worldwide.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Case description<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study presents a case involving an epidermal cyst of the labia minora with a diameter exceeding 8 cm, accompanied by endometriosis within an episiotomy scar and a concurrent Bartholins\u2019s cyst. All lesions were surgically excised, successfully resolving the patient\u2019s symptoms, and the final pathological diagnosis confirmed an epidermal cyst and endometriosis. The patient recovered well postoperatively, and follow-up at 3 months revealed no discomfort or complications.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>This case shows that spontaneous epidermal cysts of the labia minora are very rare and can enlarge rapidly over a short period. 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