Introduction Lipomas are benign tumors that develop from cells of fatty tissue (adipocytes). They are therefore also called adipose tissue tumors. They are among the most common benign soft tissue tumors of the skin. Lipomas occur in the subcutaneous fatty tissue located directly under the epidermis and dermis. Therefore, they are usually palpable and visible … Lipomas on the face and forehead
Diagnostics In addition to a clinical examination (palpation, testing of shifting), ultrasound and puncture (histological examination of the tissue) are used for a detailed examination of the lipoma. The lipoma is characterized by its elastic consistency and good mobility and differentiation from the rest of the skin tissue. In case of localization in the orbit, … Diagnostics | Lipomas on the face and forehead
Prognosis The prognosis of the lipoma is good, degeneration into a malignant liposarcoma is very rare, so that the lipoma does not necessarily require medical treatment. A recurrence after removal is possible. The risk of recurrence is higher after suction than after surgery, because the connective tissue capsule of the lipoma is not removed. All … Prognosis | Lipomas on the face and forehead
Definition Gruetzbeutel is a general term used in the vernacular to describe a sebaceous gland cyst. The type of sebaceous gland cyst is not described in detail by the term groats bag. In medical terminology, groat sacs are also called atheroma. There are so-called epidermoid cysts and trichilemmal cysts, which differ in their localization and … Grease bag
Diagnosis The diagnosis of a groats bag can be made very easily on the basis of the clinical examination. For this purpose, the physician takes a close look at the grotto bag (inspection) and palpates it (palpation). Based on the appearance, consistency and localization, the physician can usually determine with certainty whether the bag is … Diagnosis | Grease bag
What to do if the groats bag is infected? Grease bags usually do not cause any complaints. However, from a cosmetic point of view, the symptomless tumors are a problem for many of those affected. Grützbeutel can however become bacterially infected and then hurt very much. A further indication of infection is a strong reddening … What to do if the groats bag is infected? | Grease bag
Prognosis Grützbeutel are benign tumors of the tallow glands. Their prognosis is very good if they are treated correctly. A complete removal of the pouch and its capsule is not expected to result in a relapse of the disease. Only in very rare cases can a malignant tumor develop from a grotto bag. However, the … Prognosis | Grease bag
Definition of sebaceous gland cysts A sebaceous gland cyst is also called an atheroma in medical terminology. This term comes from the Greek and means as much as wheat grits. Colloquially, sebaceous cysts are also called groats bags. They are benign structures of the skin, which are formed when the excretory duct of a sebaceous … Sebaceous cysts
Associated symptoms As a rule, sebaceous gland cysts do not lead to complaints. They are usually asymptomatic and only represent a cosmetic problem for those affected. Rarely do sebaceous gland cysts cause symptoms such as pain, increased swelling and redness. This is the case when they are inflamed. Inflammation occurs more often after a sebaceous … Associated symptoms | Sebaceous cysts
Prognosis of sebaceous gland cysts Sebaceous cysts are benign tumors of the skin. In most cases, a complete removal of the sebaceous gland cyst results in healing. Trichilemmal cysts of the scalp usually do not lead to recurrences if they are completely removed. If, however, cyst remains are to remain in the skin, sebaceous gland … Prognosis of sebaceous gland cysts | Sebaceous cysts
