dermoid cyst
Histologic Features
- A cystic structure in the dermis showing hyperplasia of the squamous epithelial lining
- Many hair follicles and sebaceous glands emanating from the cyst wall
- Many hair shafts in the cyst content
- Cornified cells and sebum in the cyst content
- Inflammatory cells adjacent to cyst wall
Updated Wednesday, July 31, 2013 8:30:48 PM