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11 June 2014 - Case of the Week #315

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Case of the Week #315

Clinical History:
A 53 year old man presented with a chest wall "sebaceous cyst", which was excised. The gross specimen was 2.5 cm of excised skin with subcutaneous tissue containing a 1.5 cm cyst.

Micro images:


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Diagnosis:
Squamous cell carcinoma arising in an epidermal inclusion cyst

Discussion:
Epidermoid cysts are the most common cutaneous cysts, typically appearing on the face, scalp, neck, and trunk (see Skin-Nonmelanocytic tumors chapter, eMedicine). Most lesions originate from the follicular infundibulum, so the clinical term "sebaceous cyst" is inaccurate. Histologically, these lesions are lined by keratinized epithelium with a distinct granular layer. The cyst contains lamellated keratin but no calcification.

Although benign, premalignant and malignant lesions have been identified in their walls, often as incidental findings (J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2012;65:1267), illustrating the importance of routine histology in these lesions (Ann Acad Med Singapore 2000;29:757, N Am J Med Sci 2010;2:46).

Treatment consists of excision, and possibly retinoids for chemoprevention (Dermatol Ther 2014;27:94).

Nat Pernick, M.D., President
and Shivani Thakore, Associate Medical Editor
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