Steatocystoma simplexL72.1

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

In contrast to steatocystoma multiplex isolated cystic adnexal tumor with differentiation of sebaceous glands.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Occurring during puberty.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Solitary cystic tumour (papule or lump), 1-2 mm to 1.0 cm in size, skin-coloured, deeply dermal, sometimes shimmering bluish through.

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Alternating large dermal and subcutaneous epithelial cyst. Cyst wall with sawtooth-like cuticular horny layer. No stratum granulosum, storage of sebaceous gland cells or sebaceous azini. In the lumen there are corneal cell masses, sebum and often hair.

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  1. Bowyer J et al (2003) Steatocystoma simplex of the caruncle. Br J Ophthalmol 87: 240-241
  2. Brownstein MH (1982) Steatocystoma simplex. A solitary steatocystoma. Arch Dermatol 118: 409-411
  3. Marill FG, Vodov I (1972) Solitary sebocystoma of the forehead. Bull Soc Fr Dermatol Syphiligr 79: 27-28
  4. Patrizi A et al (1998) Persistant milia, steatocystoma multiplex and eruptive vellus hair cysts: variable expression of multiple pilolsebaceous cysts within an affected family. Dermatology 196: 392-396

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer