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Cutaneous cyst

^ http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0025245


Term info

comment

In contrast to cysts, vesicles, pustules and bullae do not have a complete epithelial lining and are therefore less well demarcated.

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HPO:probinson

date

2016-12-17T13:11:37Z

definition

A hollow mass located in the skin that is surrounded by an epithelium-lined wall and is well demarcated from the adjacent tissue. Cysts are often said to be sac-like and may contain serous liquid or semisolid material.

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