Steatocystoma simplex of the infratemporal fossa: an uncommon location for a rare entity

Steatocystoma simplex is a rare entity characterized by the presence of a solitary cutaneous cyst derived from a sebaceous duct or gland. Multiple locations of this lesion have been reported previously. The purpose of this article is to report the unusual presentation of steatocystoma simplex as an...

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Published in:Ear, nose, & throat journal nose, & throat journal, 2011-01, Vol.90 (1), p.E16-E18
Main Authors: Koshkareva, Yekaterina A, Weinstein, Gregory S, Feldman, Michael, Moonis, Gul
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Epidermal Cyst - diagnostic imaging
Epidermal Cyst - pathology
Epidermal Cyst - surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms - pathology
Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms - surgery
Temporal Bone - diagnostic imaging
Temporal Bone - pathology
Temporal Bone - surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Steatocystoma simplex is a rare entity characterized by the presence of a solitary cutaneous cyst derived from a sebaceous duct or gland. Multiple locations of this lesion have been reported previously. The purpose of this article is to report the unusual presentation of steatocystoma simplex as an infratemporal fossa mass. To the best of our knowledge, no case of steatocystoma simplex at this site has been previously reported. We also describe the radiologic and pathologic features of this entity, which might aid in diagnosis and management, and we discuss its etiology and treatment options.
ISSN:0145-5613
1942-7522
DOI:10.1177/014556131109000115