Keratocyst Explained

A keratocyst is a type of cutaneous cyst. 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.^[1]

Pathology

Keratocysts have a stratified squamous epithelial wall without sebaceous lobules.^[2]

See also

• List of cutaneous conditions

Notes and References

1. Book: Rapini, Ronald P. . Bolognia, Jean L. . Jorizzo, Joseph L. . Dermatology: 2-Volume Set . Mosby . St. Louis . 2007 . 1686 . 978-1-4160-2999-1 .
2. Book: Cassarino DS. Linden KG . Barr RJ . Cutaneous keratocyst arising independently of the nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome. Am J Dermatopathol . 2005. 27:177–178.