Steatocystoma Multiplex Congenitale

Steatocystoma Multiplex in Four Successive Generations

“…There have been only two case reports in the literature describing a familial occurrence. Sachs (1938) (1) reported ten cases in three generations, and Noojen and Reynolds (1948) (2) reported twelve cases of steatocystoma multiplex in three generations. In our study, six members of the family over four successive generations were affected.…”

“…If pricked, an oily fluid can be expressed from the nodules; some of them may become inflammed, suppurate and heal with scarring. Steatocystoma multiplex has been reported to be inherited as an autosomal dominant in some cases (1, 2). In the present communication, we report six cases of steatocystoma multiplex over four generations.…”