A Case of Trichilemmal Cyst on the Leg.
- Author:
Jong Rok LEE
1
;
Gwang Seong CHOI
;
Sang Wahn KOO
;
Seung Chul LEE
;
Young Keun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Inha University, Inchon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Trichilemmal cyst;
Leg
- MeSH:
Adult;
Epidermal Cyst;
Humans;
Leg*;
Neck;
Scalp
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2001;39(5):623-624
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Trichilemmal cyst is known to be a kind of keratinous cyst with lining cells showing trichilemmal keratinization. About 90% of trichilemmal cysts occur on the scalp. They are only rarely found on the face, neck and trunk. A 25-year-old man had a skin-colored nontender nodule on his left leg. Clinically, we were considered epidermal cyst. However, histopathologic examination showed that there was abrupt keratinization without granular layer, which was compatible with those of trichilemmal cyst.
