title: Steatocystoma simplex of the infratemporal fossa: an uncommon location for a rare entity.
abstract: Steatocystoma simplex is a rare entity characterized by the presence of a solitary cutaneous cyst derived from a sebaceous duct or gland. Multiple locations of this lesion have been reported previously. The purpose of this article is to report the unusual presentation of steatocystoma simplex as an infratemporal fossa mass. To the best of our knowledge, no case of steatocystoma simplex at this site has been previously reported. We also describe the radiologic and pathologic features of this entity, which might aid in diagnosis and management, and we discuss its etiology and treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Temple University School of Medicine, Kresge Bldg., 1st Floor, 3400 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA. ykoshkar@temple.edu
authors.forename: Yekaterina A
authors.initials: YA
authors.lastname: Koshkareva
authors.forename: Gregory S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Weinstein
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Feldman
authors.forename: Gul
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Moonis
mesh_terms: D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012626:Sebaceous Gland Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed