Steatocystoma simplex
| Steatocystoma simplex | |
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| Other names | Simple sebaceous duct cyst, solitary steatocystoma |
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| Micrograph of a steatocystoma showing the characteristic corrugated eosinophilic lining. H&E stain | |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
Steatocystoma simplex is a skin condition characterized by simple cysts forming in the ducts of sebaceous glands of the skin. It may be sporadic or hereditary.[1] It occurs with equal frequency in adult women and men, and cysts are typically found on the face, trunk, or extremities.[2]: 679 It is related to Steatocystoma multiplex.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Georgakopoulos, Jorge R.; Ighani, Arvin; Yeung, Jensen (December 2018). "Numerous asymptomatic dermal cysts: Diagnosis and treatment of steatocystoma multiplex". Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien. 64 (12): 892–899. ISSN 1715-5258. PMC 6371868. PMID 30541803.
- ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
- ^ Davey, Mathew. "Steatocystoma Multiplex". Retrieved 25 May 2011.