1.8 Cyst

Sinonimi

None.

Definizione / Descrizione

Cyst: a nodule consisting of liquid or semi-solid material surrounded by a capsule located in the dermis. Pseudocyst is different due to lack of capsule/epithelial wall. 

Localizzazione

May appear anywhere on body; can be solitary, localized or disseminated.

Decorso

May progress to infection, necrosis, ulcer or scar.

Dermatosi tipiche

Epidermoid cyst, trichilemmal cyst, hidradenitis suppurativa, severe acne.

Fisiopatologia

Retention of secretions (epidermoid cyst/trichilemmal cyst).