Korean J Dermatol.
1999 Dec;37(12):1831-1833.
Two Cases of Steatocystoma Multiplex Localized on the Face
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Steatocystoma multiplex is a hamartomatous malformation of the pilosebaceous duct junction. It is not common and inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. But numerous non-hereditary cases have been reported. It is characterized by asymptomatic numerous, skin-colored to yellowish cystic papules and nodules principally located on the anterior chest, epigastrium, axillae, groin, and proximal part of the extremities. We experienced two cases of steatocystoma multiplex localized on the face. The face is an unusual site in steatocystoma multiplex. One case is that of 33-year-old male with a family history, the other case is that of 66-year-old female. We report these two cases with the review of the previous literature.
