Ann Dermatol.  2016 Oct;28(5):641-642. 10.5021/ad.2016.28.5.641.

A Case of Tailgut Cyst as a Subcutaneous Nodule at the Coccygeal Area

• Ohn J
• Jang S
• Jo SJ
• Cho KH

• KMID: 2382893
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2016.28.5.641

Abstract

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Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) 3-cm-sized palpable nodule in the subcutaneous layer at the coccygeal area. (B) 3.0×2.3×3.4 cm well-defined cystic mass in subcutaneous fat layer at midline over coccyx. (C) Sesame crunch colored aspiration fluid.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Benign cystic lumen lined by mixed columnar (soild arrow), transitional (open arrow) and mucinous epithelium (arrowhead) (H&E, ×400). (B) Squamous epithelium (arrowhead) and focal smooth muscle layer (asterisk) without serosa and nerve plexus (H&E, ×200).

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