Steatocystoma multiplex. 2003

David H Chu
Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University, USA.

A 25-year-old man with a 20-year history of asymptomatic nodules on his arms and trunk, which histopathological analysis showed to be consistent with steatocystoma multiplex, is presented. Steatocystoma multiplex is a disorder characterized by multiple, asymptomatic, dermal cysts that usually occur on the trunk and proximal aspects of the extremities. Steatocystoma multiplex with acral predominance has only recently been described. Development of steatocystomas has been hypothesized to be due to alterations in the structure of keratin 17. Treatment for lesions has included surgical excision or drainage, oral retinoids, and liquid nitrogen cryotherapy.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D004814 Epidermal Cyst Intradermal or subcutaneous saclike structure, the wall of which is stratified epithelium containing keratohyalin granules. Epidermoid Cyst,Pilar Cyst,Sebaceous Cyst,Cyst, Epidermal,Cyst, Epidermoid,Cyst, Pilar,Cyst, Sebaceous,Cysts, Epidermal,Cysts, Epidermoid,Cysts, Pilar,Cysts, Sebaceous,Epidermal Cysts,Epidermoid Cysts,Pilar Cysts,Sebaceous Cysts
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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