Dermatology Glossary

Hydrocystoma

Hydrocystoma is produced by the cystic proliferation of secretary apocrine or eccrine glands and is a usually solitary, dome-shaped translucent nodule that typically shows a bluish-gray color.
Common in the periocular skin, lesions are asymptomatic.

Treatment:

• Surgical removal.

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