Sebaceous cyst

Atheroma ( Attic Greek for " bulgur ") or a Trichilemmal (synonym Tricholemmalzyste ), on German Talgzyste, is a pinhead to size of chicken eggs, rarely up apple large, benign cyst in the subcutaneous tissue. In the vernacular, these cysts are also called Grützbeutel, Balggeschwulst or semolina nodes.

Formation

Atheromas occur as a result of a blockage of the excretory duct of the sebaceous gland secretion. They consist of fat droplets, fat crystals and epidermal cells. Atheromas are individually or in number usually on the scalp, face and neck, between the belly and neck, but also in other places (eg in the genital area ).

Therapy

It only occur discomfort when inflamed atheroma or infected with pus; it is then surgically removed most appropriate. Note, however, that the removal of an infected atheroma is problematic because of the risk that spread the bacteria in the body during surgery. First, the contents of the atheroma must be removed. After that, the bag can indeed again fill with fat and develop a new cyst on the operated site, but this experience has shown that for a long time not the case. Complete removal may on renewed swelling and infection take place before or after infection under anesthesia.

Atheromas may grow at different rates. With rapid increase in size of a distance is more advisable than at very slow growth.

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