A keratocyst is a type of cutaneous
cyst
A cyst is a closed sac, having a distinct envelope and division compared with the nearby tissue. Hence, it is a cluster of cells that have grouped together to form a sac (like the manner in which water molecules group together to form a bubble) ...
. They appear similar to epidermoid cysts; however, are not limited to a specified location on the body. Keratocyst are most often reported in persons with
nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome
Nevoid basal-cell carcinoma syndrome (NBCCS) is an inherited medical condition involving defects within multiple body systems such as the skin, nervous system, eyes, endocrine system, and bones. People with this syndrome are particularly prone to ...
.
Pathology
Keratocysts have a
stratified squamous epithelial wall without
sebaceous lobules.
See also
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List of cutaneous conditions
References
Dermal and subcutaneous growths
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