Steatocystoma multiplex conglobatum L72.2

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Steatocystoma multiplex

History
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Plewig, 1979

Definition
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Inflammation and scarring healing of numerous cysts in steatocystoma multiplex in the back and chest cavity and armpits.

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Occurrence/Epidemiology
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Very rare.

Manifestation
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Occurs almost exclusively in men.

Differential diagnosis
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Internal therapy
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Isotretinoin (Roaccutane; acne normin) p.o. 0.1-0.5 mg/kg bw/day presumably leads to a reduction of cysts in some patients via reduced sebum production. Antibiotics: Systemic see below Acne vulgaris.

Operative therapie
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Operative procedure as far as possible. In case of small infestation or large cysts excision of the affected skin areas. Splitting of the abscesses. With smaller cysts, electrocautery if necessary.

Literature
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  1. Chu DH (2003) Steatocystoma multiplex. Dermatol Online J 9: 18
  2. Duzova AN et al (2004) Suggestion for the treatment of steatocystoma multiplex located exclusively on the face. Int J Dermatol 43: 60-62
  3. Gollhausen R et al (1988) Steatocystoma multiplex conglobatum. dermatologist 39: 177-179
  4. Plewig G, Wolff HH, Braun-Falco O (1982) Steatocystoma multiplex: anatomic reevaluation, electron microscopy, and autoradiography. Arch Dermatol Res 272: 363-380

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020