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Epidermoid Cyst (Steatome, Atherome) on the Skin of the Back

Epidermoid cyst (steatome, atherome) on the skin of the back. Epidermoid cyst, (steatome, atherome). The content is rancid keratinous material. If broken, an acute inflammatory reaction arises. For therapy the structure can be extirpated.

Picture: Raimo Suhonen

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