- Keratocyst
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A keratocyst is a type of cutaneous cyst. They appear similar to epidermoid cysts; however, are not limited to a specified location on the body. Keratocyst are most often reported in persons with nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome.[1]
Pathology
Keratocysts have a stratified squamous epithelial wall without sebaceous lobules.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. pp. 1686. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0.
- ^ Cassarino DS; Linden KG, Barr RJ (2005). Cutaneous keratocyst arising independently of the nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome. Am J Dermatopathol. pp. 27:177–178.
Categories:- Dermal and subcutaneous growths
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