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Two Little Beans in the Scalp
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Two Little Beans in the Scalp

A scalp with a couple of pilar cyst has joined the pop party! A pilar cyst, also known as a trichilemmal or isthmus-catagen cyst, is a benign (non-life-threatening) growth that, upon examination, looks identical to the more common epidermoid cyst, except that 90% of pilar cysts occur on the scalp. They tend to be more […]
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Super Slippery Steatocystomas
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Super Slippery Steatocystomas

These ‘seattle-tacomas’ were super slippery but I think I managed to squeeze them all out! Steatocystoma multiplex is a condition where multiple slow-growing cysts appear, usually during puberty, on the body. They occur most commonly on the chest, armpits, and neck. These can get quite large in size, but are often not very raised and […]
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The “Hi Mom!” Epidermoid Cyst
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The “Hi Mom!” Epidermoid Cyst

This patient finally decided to get rid of his cyst and gave some shoutouts to his favorite people! An epidermoid cyst is a non-cancerous growth commonly found on the skin of the face or neck, but can occur anywhere on the body. Just as its name suggests, these cysts occur as a result of epidermal […]
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An Egg-cellent Cheek Lipoma
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An Egg-cellent Cheek Lipoma

This cheek lipoma was quite egg-cellent if I do say so myself 😂🍳 Lipomas are slow-growing, benign (non-cancerous) growths of fat cells. These cells are contained in a thin capsule that creates the appearance of a “bump” right under the skin. Lipomas are typically not tender, move around easily, and don’t require treatment. However, some […]
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A Vacuum Sealed Leg Lipoma
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A Vacuum Sealed Leg Lipoma

I often refer to lipomas feeling like they are suctioned to a patient, this one was closer to a vacuum sealed feeling. We had to work hard to pull this little friend out …
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