Ann Dermatol.  2016 Jun;28(3):398-399. 10.5021/ad.2016.28.3.398.

A Case of Multiple Canaliform Median Raphe Cysts Showing a Mixed Type Lining of Epithelium: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

• Shin S
• Hann SK
• Kim DY

• KMID: 2164655
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2016.28.3.398

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Epithelium*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Linearly arranged, multiple, whitish cysts along the perineal raphe. The arrow indicates the canalicular appearance of the cysts. The arrowhead indicates the biopsy site.

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  Fig. 2 (A) The biopsy revealed cysts located in the dermis that showed variable lining (H&E, ×100). (B) Focal part of the cyst wall lined by stratified squamous epithelium with well-formed granular layer and keratin flakes (H&E, ×400). (C) Focal part of the cyst wall lined by cuboidal urothelium-like epithelium with mucinous cells (H&E, ×400). The arrows indicate the mucinous cells.

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