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Steatocystoma multiplex. A facial papular variant
Archives of Dermatology
|February 1, 1986
Summary
Steatocystoma multiplex is a benign skin condition characterized by multiple cysts. Histologic, enzyme histochemical, and ultrastructural analyses confirmed this diagnosis in a 32-year-old man presenting with disseminated papules.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Histopathology
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Steatocystoma multiplex is a rare genetic disorder.
- It presents as multiple subcutaneous cysts, often on the trunk and proximal extremities.
- Lesions are typically asymptomatic, yellowish papules or nodules.