https://journals.iarn.or.id/index.php/HealMed <p style="text-align: justify;">The International Journal on Health and Medical Sciences covers a wide range of methodological approaches in identifying and solving problems Studies on health and medical sciences are significantly prioritized. Manuscript submissions are encouraged to cover all areas of Health and Medicine and allied disciplines.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">It is strongly recommended that authors specifically address how their research addresses the priority areas and how it impacts the parties that the research seeks to influence.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">International Journal on Health and Medical Sciences, is a Health and Medical Journal published since 2022 by the Institute of Accounting Research and Novation (IARN). International Journal on Health and Medical Sciences is <strong>published 3 times a year (April, August and December)</strong>, Each issue consists of at least 5 articles, the scope of this journal is the field of Health and Medicine and allied disciplines.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 0.875rem;">.</span></p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;">Online Submissions</h3> <p style="text-align: justify;">Already have a Username/Password for International Journal on Health and Medical Sciences<strong>?</strong><br /><a class="action" href="https://journals.iarn.or.id/index.php/HealMed/login">GO TO LOGIN</a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Need a Username/Password?<br /><a class="action" href="https://journals.iarn.or.id/index.php/HealMed/user/register">GO TO REGISTRATION</a></p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Registration and login are required to submit items online and to check the status of current submissions.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">DOI: <a href="https://doi.org/10.35335/healmed">https://doi.org/10.35335/healmed</a></p> Institute of Accounting Research and Novation (IARN) en-US International Journal on Health and Medical Sciences 2985-6353 https://journals.iarn.or.id/index.php/HealMed/article/view/671 <p>Dermoid cysts are congenital, benign lesions that originate from ectodermal inclusions during embryogenesis and are most often encountered in the scalp and intracranial regions. While their clinical course is generally indolent, malignant transformation is an exceptionally rare phenomenon, with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) being the most frequently reported histologic subtype. Such transformation is clinically significant, as it alters the otherwise benign natural history of dermoid cysts into a locally aggressive neoplasm capable of extensive tissue invasion. We report a rare case of a dermoid cyst undergoing malignant degeneration into SCC with associated calvarial bone destruction. This case highlights the importance of recognizing atypical clinical presentations and radiologic findings that may suggest malignant change. The clinical manifestations, radiographic characteristics, surgical approach, histopathological confirmation, and postoperative course are presented, followed by a review of the relevant literature to contextualize this uncommon entity and its therapeutic implications.</p> Laksmi Indreswari Novan Krisno Adji Komang Yunita Wiryaning Putri Muhammad Yuda Nugraha Copyright (c) 2026 Laksmi Indreswari, Novan Krisno Adji, Komang Yunita Wiryaning Putri, Muhammad Yuda Nugraha https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2026-04-30 2026-04-30 4 2 124 128 10.35335/healmed.v4i2.671