Sebaceous cyst - MRI

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert

Presentation

Painless cutaneous swelling that had been present for more than a year.

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri


T1-hypointense, T2 hyperintense well circumscribed ovoid lesion. The intra-/subcutaneous location is typical for a sebaceous cyst.

Case Discussion

Sebaceous cysts are intracutaneous lesions extending into the subcutis. 

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