Mullerian remnant cutaneous cysts

Abstract

Mullerian remnant cysts, also referred to as cutaneous ciliated cysts, are rare skin lesions most commonly found in young females on their lower extremities but can also be found in other locations. The pathogenesis of these lesions is important for understanding their significance and there is a paucity of literature on the clinical course and management of these rare and typically benign masses in young patients. We report a case of a 2 cm Mullerian remnant cyst on the lateral buttock in an 11-year-old female with a prior ovarian cystectomy. The current literature regarding the complex origin and clinical management of these unusual cutaneous lesions is reviewed.

Keywords

• Mullerian remnant cutaneous cyst
• Ciliated cyst
• Benign skin lesion