Cyst, Dermoid, Cyst, Congenital, Malformation, Congenital - DermAtlas

Contributor

Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

cyst, dermoid cyst, congenital malformation, congenital

Body Site

chest

Age

4 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

skin color red

Morphology

cyst

Pattern

solitary midline

Comments

This healthy 4-year-old girl had a small midline cyst on the upper chest since birth. On several occasions the cyst became red and possibly infected prompting an attempt at incision and drainage. The cyst recurred, and she was referred to pediatric surgery for excision.

Description

5 mm midline cyst with overlying scar

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2/20/2011 15:46:27

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