Synonym(s)
Bellows tumour; Bellows Ulcer; Grease bag
HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.
Ostermayer, 1897
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Not further differentiating term for different follicular cysts(epidermal cysts and tricholemmal cysts).
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External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
In addition or in case of mild inflammations: application of extender containing sodium bituminosulfonate (e.g. Ichtholan 10%, 20% - 50% ointment).
Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.
In the inflammatory stage and perioperatively, antibiotic treatment with doxycycline (e.g. Doxy Wolff) 100 mg/day p.o. or gyrase inhibitors, e.g. ciprofloxacin (e.g. Ciprobay) 250 mg p.o. 2 times/day.
Operative therapieThis section has been translated automatically.
Excision. In case of florid inflammation possibly splitting, open wound treatment and secondary atheromextirpation.
Notice! The excision must include removal of the atheroma sheath.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Ostermayer N (1897) A rare case of regional atheroma cyst formation (Molluscum atheromatosum Kaposi) on the scrotal skin. Arch Dermatol Syph 39: 353-354
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