Suggestion for the treatment of steatocystoma multiplex located exclusively on the face

Düzova, Aylin Noyan; Şentürk, Gonca Boztepe

doi:10.1111/j.1365-4632.2004.02068.x

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“…The occurrence of the facial variant of SCM has been described and reported in the global literature on a number of occasions. The same holds true for its coexistence with EVHC, trichofolliculomas, and epidermoid cysts [ 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 ]. However, this study additionally delineates the dermatoscopic correlation with histopathology.…”

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An Unusual Case of Facial Steatocystoma Multiplex: A Clinicopathologic and Dermoscopic Report

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Background: Steatocystoma multiplex is a benign skin disorder originating from the sebaceous and nevoid ducts. Commonly classified under hamartomas, they are distributed over the trunk, neck, axillae, and groin. Methods: A 28-year-old male patient complained of multiple, asymptomatic skin-colored nodules over the face of 10-year duration. Clinical examination confirmed the historic findings of nontender, polysized, flesh-colored papules and nodules over the said distribution. Results: On histopathology, a cyst was noted in the mid-dermis, lined by stratified squamous, agranular epithelium, which contained degenerated keratin. Nonpolarized dermoscopy showed a structureless, cream-colored area, and polarized dermoscopy revealed a distinctive, well-circumscribed, yellowish hue which was superimposed over the facial pseudoreticular pigmentary pattern. The findings were compatible with steatocystoma multiplex, and the patient was taken up for radiofrequency ablation. Conclusion: Herein, we report a rare variant of steatocystoma multiplex limited to the face and scalp subjected to dermatoscopy and characteristic histological correlation. To the best of our knowledge and following a literature search, dermoscopic features of this condition have not been reported thus far.

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An Unusual Case of Facial Steatocystoma Multiplex: A Clinicopathologic and Dermoscopic Report

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“…psychological distress caused by the cosmetically undesirable lesions. Current therapeutically modalities including medical management, 5 cryotherapy, 6 carbon dioxide laser, 7 1927 nm diode fiber-optic laser, 3 radiofrequency probe, 8 needle aspiration, 9 and modified surgical techniques, 10,11 all have some limitations, causing that achieving positive outcomes are challenging. 12 Lee SJ and his colleagues firstly reported five cases with SM treated by incision and evacuation of the cysts, followed by the removal of the cyst wall with the vein hook and the mosquito forceps, and dressed by simple dressings and bandages.…”

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A simple modified surgical technique combined with tissue adhesive for steatocystoma multiplex

Jiang

Yan

Chen

et al. 2020

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Steatocystoma multiplex (SM) is a benign disorder of the pilosebaceous unit, manifesting as multiple asymptomatic dermal cysts. The current pathogenesis may be related to the autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance involving a keratin 17 mutation. 1 Clinically, SM is characterized by yellowish-to-skin-colored nodules, varying from a few mm to 20 mm or more in diameter on the forehead, neck, trunk, and flexion

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“…A variation of this method by insertion and gentle extirpation of cystic contents without removing the cyst wall is thought to be the treatment of choice in the management of facial lesions and those smaller than 1.5 cm in diameter. [5]…”

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A modified surgical technique for steatocystoma multiplex

Choudhary

Koley

Salodkar

2010

J Cutan Aesthet Surg

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Background:Steatocystoma multiplex (SM) is a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit characterized by multiple sebum-containing dermal cysts. Different surgical modalities like cryosurgery, aspiration, surgical excision, incision with a surgical blade or sharp-tipped cautery followed by expression of cyst contents and forceps-assisted removal of the cyst wall and carbon dioxide laser have been used in the past.Aims:To study the efficacy of a modified surgical technique in the treatment of steatocystoma multiplex.Materials and Methods:We have used a simple modified surgical technique using a radiofrequency instrument as the incision tool for the treatment of SM in two patients.Results:The results were cosmetically excellent with no complications developing during or after the procedure. No recurrences were observed after five and half months of follow-up.Conclusions:This is a simple, easy, fast office-based procedure that is associated with minimal blood loss and post inflammatory hypo or hyperpigmentation and scarring are practically absent.

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Suggestion for the treatment of steatocystoma multiplex located exclusively on the face

Abstract: We suggest that this very simple technique is worth trying as a treatment of choice, especially for the management of facial lesions, where scarring is unacceptable.

Cited by 11 publications

References 17 publications

An Unusual Case of Facial Steatocystoma Multiplex: A Clinicopathologic and Dermoscopic Report

An Unusual Case of Facial Steatocystoma Multiplex: A Clinicopathologic and Dermoscopic Report

A simple modified surgical technique combined with tissue adhesive for steatocystoma multiplex

A modified surgical technique for steatocystoma multiplex

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