Steatocystoma simplex

Steatocystoma simplex is a skin condition characterized by simple cysts forming in the ducts of sebaceous glands of the skin. It may be sporadic or hereditary.^[1] It occurs with equal frequency in adult women and men, and cysts are typically found on the face, trunk, or extremities.^[2]: 679 It is related to Steatocystoma multiplex.^[3]

Steatocystoma simplex
Other names	Simple sebaceous duct cyst, solitary steatocystoma
Micrograph of a steatocystoma showing the characteristic corrugated eosinophilic lining. H&E stain
Specialty	Dermatology

Relative incidence of cutaneous cysts. Steatocystoma is labeled at right.