Epidermal Cysts Masquerading as Steatocystoma Multiplex in the Vulva - A Rare Case Report

Epidermal cysts are the most common benign cutaneous cysts derived from the follicular epithelium and most commonly occur over the face, trunk, extremities, and scalp. We report a 34-year-old female who presented to our outpatient department with multiple yellowish raised lesions over the genital re...

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Main Authors: Gayathri M (Author), Sharada RG (Author), Sathyanarayanan R (Author), Narasimhalu CRV (Author), Vimal Chander R (Author)
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Published: Dr. Annil Mahajan, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary:Epidermal cysts are the most common benign cutaneous cysts derived from the follicular epithelium and most commonly occur over the face, trunk, extremities, and scalp. We report a 34-year-old female who presented to our outpatient department with multiple yellowish raised lesions over the genital region for 3 years associated with itching. On examination, multiple yellowish papules were noted over the vulva. On puncturing one of the cysts, yellowish cheesy material was seen. A provisional diagnosis of steatocystoma multiplex was considered based on the morphology of the lesions. Histopathological examination showed findings leaning towards the diagnosis of an epidermal cyst.
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