Steatocystoma Multiplex Treated with a Suction-assisted Cartilage Shaver.
- Author:
Jong Keun SEO
1
;
So Young JUNG
;
Soon Kwon HONG
;
Deborah LEE
;
Ho Suck SUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Busan Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan, Korea. btyouth@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cartilage shaver;
Dermal shaving;
Steatocystoma multiplex
- MeSH:
Abdomen;
Adult;
Axilla;
Cartilage;
Extremities;
Humans;
Isotretinoin;
Lasers, Gas;
Needles;
Steatocystoma Multiplex
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2011;49(8):735-737
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Steatocystoma multiplex is a rare autosomal-dominant disorder characterized by asymptomatic multiple, skin-colored to yellowish nodules on the trunk, proximal extremities, and axillae. Although surgical excision is the most effective method, treatment is difficult when lesions occur in multiple numbers. Therefore, various treatments such as CO2 laser therapy, needle aspiration, and oral isotretinoin have been attempted, but results are variable. A 37-year-old man presented with multiple skin-colored subcutaneous nodules on the abdomen and both axillae. A histopathological examination was consistent with steatocystoma multiplex. The lesions were removed by dermal shaving with a suction-assisted cartilage shaver. It was an effective therapeutic method for multiple lesions with no significant adverse events. Herein, we report a case of steatocystoma multiplex treated with a suction-assisted cartilage shaver.
