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A Case Report of Steatocystoma Multiplex

Saranya C .

Abstract


Steatocystoma multiplex is a rare autosomal dominant

inherited disorder characterised clinically by skin coloured to

yellowish papules and nodules. Here we report a case of

Steatocystoma multiplex in a 40 years old male patient. Skin

biopsy levels features of Steatocystoma multiplex. Patient

was treated with oral isotretinoin and he is under follow up.

 


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