title: Just another sebaceous cyst?
abstract: Two cases are presented where an incorrect diagnosis of a sebaceous cyst delayed the treatment of a more serious underlying problem. The history and examination findings pointed to the diagnosis in both cases. Although not rare entities in themselves, these cases illustrate the importance of formulating a differential diagnosis even when confronted with an apparently straightforward condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Coventry and Warwick, Coventry, UK. matt@mattvenus.co.uk
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Venus
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Eltigani
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Fagan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D003751:Dental Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*