CLINICAL MASQUERADES IN PHYSIOGNOMY OF SEBACEOUS CYSTS UNVEILED ON HISTOPATHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION: A SPECTRUM OF CASES

JPUMHS;2023:13:04,49-54. http://doi.org/10.46536/jpumhs/2023/13.04.470

Abstract

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The aim of our study to eveluate the sebaceous cysts on the histopathological assessment to improve preoperative diagnosis. METHODS: This study was carried out at a tertiary care hospital from January 2023 to June 2023. The study included a total of 50 patients (n=50). Age, gender, cyst location, symptoms, signs, cyst size, diagnostic radiology, serology, preoperative diagnosis, treatment, morbidity, recurrences, and follow-up time were all obtained from the patient. RESULTS: The mean age of patients was 41 (range: 15-50 years). The female and male were 56% and 44%. Mostly patients were belong from rural areas (80%) and non-rural areas (20%). The scalp (32%), cervical region (28%), lower back region (20%), and remaining cysts of leg region (20%) were the most common locations for subcutaneous cysts. The size of the sebsceous cysts was greater >2 cm in 92% of the patients and < 16 cm in 8%. Pain was more common in the scalp and lower cervical region of cysts than in other locations (32% and 28%, respectively). The majority of cysts were 90% mobile in subcutaneous fat tissue. The histopathological examination for the cellular and structural features was performed. Diagnostic radiology was performed, treatment and follow-up. Data was analyzed by SPPS software. CONCLUSION: Sebaceous cysts are distinguished by their histological features, which include a cystic structure lined with stratified squamous epithelium and filled with keratin. Confirming these characteristics can help rule out other possibilities.