Sebaceous
Trichilemmal Cyst
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Trichilemmal Cyst
, Scalp Cyst, Pilar Cyst, Wen
See Also
Epidermal Cyst
Sebaceous Gland
Pathophysiology
Epidermal Cyst
involving the scalp
Symptoms
Asymptomatic in most cases
No odor (unlike
Epidermal Cyst
s)
Signs
Scalp Cysts collect keratin of cheese consistency
Multiple Scalp Cysts may coalesce
May become inflamed if rupture occurs
Management
Excision
Complete excision in standard fashion
See
Minimal Epidermal Cyst Excision
References
Habif (1996) Clinical Dermatology, p. 644-5
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