A Case Report of Steatocystoma Multiplex
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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