Steatocystoma multiplex

A 40-year-old man presented with multiple papules on his head and neck. The lesions had been present for about 15 years. The patient was treated for acne for 6 months, but no improvement was noted. A biopsy was performed and microscopic findings were consistent with steatocystoma multiplex.

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Published in:BMJ Case Reports 2011, Vol.2011
Main Authors: Varshney, Manoranjan, Aziz, Mehar, Maheshwari, Veena, Alam, Kiran, Jain, Anshu, Arif, Sayeedul Hasan, Gaur, Kavita
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:A 40-year-old man presented with multiple papules on his head and neck. The lesions had been present for about 15 years. The patient was treated for acne for 6 months, but no improvement was noted. A biopsy was performed and microscopic findings were consistent with steatocystoma multiplex.
ISSN:1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr.04.2011.4165