A Case of Steatocystoma Multiplex on the Face in a Family.
- Author:
Ji Hyun HA
1
;
Sook Hee LIM
;
Hyun Jeong PARK
;
Seung Cheol BAEK
;
Dae Gyoo BYUN
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Holy Family Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. dahfh@hfh.cuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Steatocystoma multiplex;
Face;
Family
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Child;
Child, Preschool;
Fathers;
Humans;
Male;
Parturition;
Physical Examination;
Siblings;
Steatocystoma Multiplex*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2001;39(8):951-953
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We describe a family with a two-generation history of steatocystoma multiplex with an unusual clinical manifestation. A 7-year-old boy had multiple asymptomatic, small, yellowish cysts on the face since birth. His father and 4-year-old brother also presented several similar persistent cysts localized to the face. This family had no other abnormality on physical examination. The cysts discharged oily yellow material when incised. Biopsy of several lesions disclosed that the cysts had typical features of steatocystoma multiplex histologically.
