A modified surgical technique for steatocystoma multiplex.

BACKGROUND

Steatocystoma multiplex (SM) is a disorder of the pilosebaceous unit characterized by multiple sebum-containing dermal cysts. Different surgical modalities like cryosurgery, aspiration, surgical excision, incision with a surgical blade or sharp-tipped cautery followed by expression of cyst contents and forceps-assisted removal of the cyst wall and carbon dioxide laser have been used in the past.

AIMS: To study the efficacy of a modified surgical technique in the treatment of steatocystoma multiplex.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

We have used a simple modified surgical technique using a radiofrequency instrument as the incision tool for the treatment of SM in two patients.

RESULTS

The results were cosmetically excellent with no complications developing during or after the procedure. No recurrences were observed after five and half months of follow-up.

CONCLUSIONS

This is a simple, easy, fast office-based procedure that is associated with minimal blood loss and post inflammatory hypo or hyperpigmentation and scarring are practically absent.