Steatocystoma Multiplex Confined to the Scalp with Concurrent Alopecia.
10.5021/ad.2011.23.S2.S258
- Author:
Deborah LEE
1
;
Ji Sung CHUN
;
Soon Kwon HONG
;
Jong Keun SEO
;
Joon Hee CHOI
;
Jae Kyoung KOH
;
Ho Suk SUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Busan Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan, Korea. btyouth@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Alopecia;
Scalp;
Steatocystoma multiplex
- MeSH:
Alopecia;
Epithelium;
Hair;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Scalp;
Sebaceous Glands;
Steatocystoma Multiplex;
Trichotillomania
- From:Annals of Dermatology
2011;23(Suppl 2):S258-S260
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Steatocystoma multiplex (SM) is an uncommon disorder of the pilosebaceous unit characterized by the development of numerous sebum-containing dermal cysts which rarely involves the scalp. Here, we report a case of a 50-year-old man with multiple cystic nodules and alopecic patches on his scalp. On histopathological examination, the folded cyst was found to be lined by stratified squamous epithelium, while flattened sebaceous gland cells were identified in the cystic wall. Pigment casts were present in the hair papillae and perifollicular regions, suggesting trichotillomania as a possible cause of the observed alopecia. This case appears to represent an unusual clinical manifestation of SM.
