Steatocystoma multiplex--an uncommon lesion with special emphasis on cytological features and cyto-histological correlation

A diagnosis of benign cystic lesions was given with recommendation for excision biopsy and further investigation of serum lipid profile and uric acid to rule out hypercholesterolemia and gouty tophi. {Figure 3} Steatocystoma multiplex is an inherited condition classically transmitted in an autosomal dominant manner that usually presents in adolescence or early adult life and is characterized by multiple, skin-colored, dome-shaped cystic lesions and nodules over the chest, trunk, proximal extremities, etc.