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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2].

Overview

Steatocystoma multiplex is a congenital condition resulting in multiple cysts on the body.

Causes

It is associated with defects in Keratin 17.[1]

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Neck
Trunk

Treatment

The cysts can be moved via excision, though conventional cyst excision techniques have proven impractical, and a specialized regimen is required.[2]

References

  1. Smith FJ, Corden LD, Rugg EL; et al. (1997). "Missense mutations in keratin 17 cause either pachyonychia congenita type 2 or a phenotype resembling steatocystoma multiplex". J. Invest. Dermatol. 108 (2): 220–3. PMID 9008238.
  2. Pamoukian VN, Westreich M (1997). "Five generations with steatocystoma multiplex congenita: a treatment regimen". Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 99 (4): 1142–6. PMID 9091916.