Steatocystoma simplex

Steatocystoma simplex
Other namesSimple sebaceous duct cyst, solitary steatocystoma
Micrograph of a steatocystoma showing the characteristic corrugated eosinophilic lining. H&E stain
SpecialtyDermatology
Relative incidence of cutaneous cysts. Steatocystoma is labeled at right.

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. It occurs with equal frequency in adult women and men, and cysts are typically found on the face, trunk, or extremities.: 679  It is related to Steatocystoma multiplex.

References

  1. ↑ Georgakopoulos, Jorge R.; Ighani, Arvin; Yeung, Jensen (December 2018). "Numerous asymptomatic dermal cysts: Diagnosis and treatment of steatocystoma multiplex". Canadian Family Physician. 64 (12): 892–899. ISSN 1715-5258. PMC 6371868. PMID 30541803.
  2. ↑ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
  3. ↑ Davey, Mathew. "Steatocystoma Multiplex". Retrieved 25 May 2011.