Ann Dermatol.  2011 Oct;23(Suppl 2):S235-S238. 10.5021/ad.2011.23.S2.S235.

Cutaneous Metaplastic Synovial Cyst of the Cheek Generated by Repetitive Minor Trauma

• Shim WH
• Jwa SW
• Song M
• Kim HS
• Ko HC
• Kim BS
• Kim MB

• KMID: 2156798
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2011.23.S2.S235

Abstract

Cutaneous metaplastic synovial cyst (CMSC) refers to a cyst lined by metaplastic synovial tissue including villous structures. It is thought to be a tissue reaction to local trauma, and most cases have a history of preceding surgery or trauma. Clinically, most of the lesion is a tender intradermal nodule that is associated with scar tissue. However, dermatologists have difficulty in diagnosing CMSC because CMSC is reported only rarely and its clinical manifestation can be confused with implantational epidermal cyst, suture granuloma or other cutaneous cysts. Thus, a histopathological exam is mandatory for diagnosis of CMSC. Herein we report the case of an 18-year-old man who developed CMSC on the left cheek on the posterior ramus of the mandible. He had a history of repetitive digital manipulation of the lesion before the onset of CMSC.

Keyword

Cyst; Trauma

MeSH Terms

Adolescent
Cheek
Cicatrix
Epidermal Cyst
Granuloma
Humans
Mandible
Sutures
Synovial Cyst

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) A localized, single, skincolored nodule with a puncture opening on the left posterior ramus of the mandible (arrow). (B) A hypoechoic oval structure with posterior enhancement measuring 1.31×0.62 cm (arrowhead).

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  Fig. 2 (A) The cyst with a villous projection toward the center of cystic cavity (arrow) and the cyst wall containing fibrous connective tissue of variable cellularity and hemorrhage (H&E, ×40). (B) Palisade of epitheloid and spindle cells (H&E, ×200). (C). An ulcer with infiltration of mixed inflammatory cells (H&E, ×40).

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