Cutaneous metaplastic synovial cyst: Unusual presentation with "a bag of worms"
Journal
Dermatologic Surgery
Journal Volume
29
Journal Issue
2
Pages
198-200
Date Issued
2003
Author(s)
Lin Y.-C.
Abstract
BACKGROUND. Cutaneous metaplastic synovial cyst (CMSC) is a rare cystic tumor that is unfamiliar to most dermatologists. A traumatic history usually precedes its onset. CMSC is often misdiagnosed as suture granuloma clinically. A correct diagnosis requires histopathologic examination to reveal its characteristic features, that is, a cystic tumor line by synovium-like structure. OBJECTIVE. To describe a case of CMSC encountered during dermatologic surgery practice. We present an unusual case with elongated projections. METHODS. A case report and literature review are presented. CONCLUSION. The differential diagnosis of tender cutaneous cysts should include CMSC. Projections from the cyst wall may attain significant size and give the intraoperative impression of a "bag of worms".
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Other Subjects
antibiotic agent; adult; article; buttock; case report; clinical feature; clinical practice; cutaneous metaplastic synovial cyst; diagnostic error; differential diagnosis; epidermoid cyst; female; granuloma; histopathology; human; intraoperative period; medical literature; neurofibroma; priority journal; review; skin defect; synovial cyst; synovium; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Skin Diseases; Synovial Cyst
Type
journal article