IN 1951 Binkley and Johnson 1 reported the case of a thirty-one-year-old woman with basal-cell nevi, agenesis of the corpus callosum and dental cysts. The skin lesions, appearing in childhood, ...

Histologically, biopsy specimens demonstrate a mid-dermal cyst that is lined with stratified squamous epithelium that is approximately 2 to 5 cells thick. Laminated keratin and multiple vellus hairs ...

A cyst is a small pocket of tissue often filled with fluid or pus. It can occur due to an injury, infection, or other issues. They’re usually benign but may need treatment for complications. A cyst is ...

What causes an inclusion cyst to come to a head and rupture, and what effect does this have?—JUDIE HARTLEY, CRNP, BSN, Warren, Ohio An epidermal inclusion cyst or epidermoid cyst is lined with ...

Dermal sinus tracts represent congenital anomalies resulting from aberrant neurulation, often manifesting as small cutaneous openings along the midline of the back. These tracts can extend deeply to ...

Mucous cysts develop when salivary glands become plugged. They’re usually temporary, but if left untreated, they can become permanent. A mucous cyst, also known as a mucocele, is a fluid-filled ...