What is a Sebaceous Cyst?
A sebaceous cyst is a retention cyst arising from a Pilo sebaceous Gland.
Clinical Features of Sebaceous Cyst:-
- Skin not pinchable
- Presence of a Punctum
- Indentation possible due to pultaceous material.
- Not fixed to underlying Structures.
Multiple Sebaceous Cysts are called -Wen
Common sites of Multiple Sebaceous Cysts- Scrotum & Scalp
Complications of Sebaceous Cyst:-
- Infection
- Ulcerations
- Calcifications
- Sebaceous Horn
- Malignant Transformation ( Rare)- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A Parasite found in a Sebaceous Cyst :- Demodex follicularum
Treatment of Sebaceous Cyst:-
Excision of the Sebaceous Cyst.
What is the Incision for Excision of the Sebaceous Cyst?
Elliptical Incison encircling the Punctum of the Sebaceous Cyst.
What is the correct name of the Incision for Excision of the Sebaceous Cyst?
The correct name of the Incision is - Lentiform ( Biconvex )Incision.
A sebaceous cyst cannot occur in Palm and Sole as there is no Sebaceous Gland in these sites.
