Steatocystoma simplex
Appearance
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 |
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Steatocystoma simplex is a skin condition characterized by a skin lesion that occurs with equal frequency in adult women and men, and is typically found on the face, trunk, or extremities.[1]: 679 It is related to Steatocystoma multiplex.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.