[Main Types of Cysts in Dermatopathology: Part 1]

Abstract

Cystic structures represent one of the most common findings in dermatopathology. These encompass both cystic tumors and pseudocysts resulting from the accumulation of certain substances, such as mucin. In a two-part series (of which this is the first part), we have reviewed the principal types of cysts and pseudocysts that may be observed in cutaneous biopsies, examining their histopathological features and primary differential diagnoses. This first part encompasses infundibular cysts, eruptive dermoid cysts, pigmented follicular cysts, pilonidal cysts, tricholemmal cysts, milium cysts, hybrid cysts, bronchogenic cysts, as well as steatocystoma, hydrocystoma, and comedones.

Keywords: Cyst; Epidermal cyst; Infundibular cyst; Pilosebaceous cyst; Quiste; Quiste epidérmico; Quiste infundibular; Quiste tricolemal; Quiste velloso; Trichilemmal cyst.