Ann Dermatol.  2014 Jun;26(3):405-406.

Multiple Epidermal Cysts as a Complication of Gold Acupuncture

• Park KY
• Jang WS
• Kim IS
• Ko EJ
• Seo SJ
• Hong CK

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Acupuncture*
Epidermal Cyst*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Facial lesions that developed 3 years after a gold acupuncture procedure. Multiple erythematous-based papules and nodules can be observed in the periorbital area. Numerous skin-colored papules and nodules with comedo-like openings having a foul odor can also be observed in the mid-upper face. (B) The gold needles extracted from the punch biopsy sites.

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  Fig. 2 Histopathological analysis of the right infraorbital lesion revealed a cyst lined with stratified squamous epithelium containing a granular layer, and a cavity that was filled with laminated keratinous material (H&E, ×100).

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