Sebaceous Or Epidermoid Cyst Flashcards
Basics as to what it is n how it forms
If the opening of the sebaceous gland is blocked the gland distends n forms sebaceous cyst. Therefore it is DASH kind of a cyst??
Retention cyst
The duct of the sebaceous gland normally opens into?
Hair follicle… But sometimes it may open into?? Skin
DASH is a characteristic of sebaceous cyst??
Multiple cysts
It is lined by?
Squamous epithelium
Most common sites
Where there are plenty of sebaceous glands
Example - scalp face n scrotums
DASH indicates blocked opening of the duct??
Punctum or bluish spot
What is cock’s peculiar tumor
When sebaceous cyst of SCALP gets ulcerated excessive granulation tissue forms resembling fungating epithelioma or SCC
Sebaceous horn?
Slow discharge from a wide punctum of s sebaceous cyst HARDENS this is called so
Rare complication of sebaceous cyst
BCC