1.8 Cyst

Synonymes

None.

Définition / Description

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. 

Localisation

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

Cours

May progress to infection, necrosis, ulcer or scar.

Dermatoses typiques

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

Physiopathologie

Retention of secretions (epidermoid cyst/trichilemmal cyst).