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Benign Cutaneous Cysts: A Comprehensive Analysis of 1160 cases.
Anila Chughtai1, Muhammad Moseeb Ali Hashim1, Rashida Saleem1
1Histopathology, Chughtai Institute of Pathology, Lahore, PAK.
Cureus
|October 23, 2023
Summary
This study analyzed 1160 benign cutaneous cyst cases, finding epidermal inclusion cysts are most common. Histological evaluation is key for diagnosis and surgical excision is the curative treatment.
Area of Science:
- Dermatopathology
- Histopathology
- Epidemiology of skin lesions
Background:
- Benign cutaneous cysts are common skin abnormalities.
- Malignant lesions can sometimes mimic cystic presentations.
- Histological evaluation is crucial for diagnosing diverse cyst morphologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the prevalence and characteristics of benign cutaneous cysts.
- To identify the most common types and their distribution.
- To understand demographic patterns associated with different cyst types.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cross-sectional study of 1160 benign cutaneous cyst cases.
- Data collected from January 2020 to December 2022.
- Histological review by two pathologists noting age, gender, site, and diagnosis.
Main Results:
- Epidermal inclusion cysts (74.3%), trichilemmal cysts (15.1%), and dermoid cysts (6.3%) were most prevalent.
- Females predominated in common cyst types; males in rarer types.
- Common sites included the back (epidermal inclusion), scalp (trichilemmal), and eye (dermoid).
Conclusions:
- Benign cutaneous cysts exhibit broad morphological diversity across a wide age range.
- Epidermal inclusion, trichilemmal, dermoid, and hidrocystoma are the most frequent types.
- Demographic and site predilections vary among different benign cutaneous cyst classifications.
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