Steatocystoma Multiplex, Stretch Marks, Striae Distensae - DermAtlas

Contributor

Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

steatocystoma multiplex stretch marks striae distensae

Body Site

chest axilla (armpit) abdomen

Age

17 years

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

grouped, clustered

Color

yellow skin color

Morphology

papule

Pattern

symmetric central (centrifugal - trunk predominant)

Comments

This healthy adolescent complained of usually asymptomatic bumps on his chest, abdomen, flank, and axillae increasing over the last 5-6 years. No one else in the family was effected. Occasionally the lesions became inflamed and painful. Note the striae on his shoulders.

Description

multiple symmetric densely grouped yellowish 2-5 mm papules

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11/10/2007 19:51:47

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