Steatocystoma multiplex-a rare genetic disorder: a case report and review of the literature

A 17 years old female presented with multiple asymptomatic cutaneous cysts all over body, sparing the head and neck region. The microscopic examination of the cysts showed the features of steatocystoma multiplex. This disorder, although it is asymptomatic, is a cosmetic threat to the patient. Only a...

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Published in:Journal of clinical and diagnostic research 2013-01, Vol.7 (1), p.166-168
Main Authors: Kamra, Hemlata T, Gadgil, Pradeep A, Ovhal, Ajay G, Narkhede, Rahul R
Format: Article
Language:English
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autosomal dominant
Case Report
radiofrequency probe
steatocystoma
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Summary:A 17 years old female presented with multiple asymptomatic cutaneous cysts all over body, sparing the head and neck region. The microscopic examination of the cysts showed the features of steatocystoma multiplex. This disorder, although it is asymptomatic, is a cosmetic threat to the patient. Only a few cases of the patients with an autosomal dominant mutation, who had keratin 17, have been reported. We are reporting here, a case of steatocystoma multiplex in a 17 years old female, along with its review of literature.
ISSN:2249-782X
0973-709X
DOI:10.7860/JCDR/2012/4691.2698