Steatocystoma simplexSimple cyst of the sebaceous ducts in skin
Medical condition
| 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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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.[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]
