Sebaceous Cyst Causes, Treatments & More
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7. Will the Sebaceous Cyst Grow Back After Surgery?
It’s not common for a sebaceous cyst to return after surgical removal. In rare cases when the cyst biopsy reveals cancerous cells, the diagnosis is sebaceous carcinoma, typically occurring on the eyelids.
Sebaceous carcinoma always requires surgical removal, such as MOHS surgery performed by a dermatologist. This surgery involves progressively removing layers of skin and biopsying them for cancer. Once the biopsy comes back negative, the surgery is complete. The chances of the cyst returning or cancer spreading is minimal.5‘Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 28 Jan. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sebaceous-carcinoma/cdc-20352957.
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