Sebaceous Cysts

Slow growing, painless, mobile discreet swellings formed by blockage of the sebaceous gland

Aetiology

  • Originate at hair follicles and fill with caseous materal (keratin)

Clinical presentation

  • Commonly occur on face, trunk and neck but can also occur on limbs
  • Can become infected
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Management

  • May require excision and/or biopsy