title: [Cutaneous cysts and cystic skin tumors].
abstract: The nomenclature and pathogenesis of cutaneous cysts is discussed along the lines of their pathological properties. On the basis of histological and experimental evidence it is concluded that most cysts represent benign neoplasms derived from pluripotential cells.
mesh_terms: D006607:Adenoma, Sweat Gland / Q000473:pathology; D003560:Cysts / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology*; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000473:pathology; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000473:pathology; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007633:Keratins; D010864:Pilonidal Sinus / Q000473:pathology; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D013543:Sweat Gland Diseases / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D007633:Keratins
vernacular_title: Hautzysten und zystische Hauttumoren.