Keratosis, trichilemmal L85.8
Synonym(s)
Trichilemmal Horn; Trichilemmal Keratosis
Definition
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Rare, benign, hyperkeratotic tumor originating from the outer hair sheath with tricholemmal keratinization. Its entity is controversial (questionable variant of verruca seborrhoica or keratosis actinica). S.a.u. hair follicle tumor.
Manifestation
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Occurring in old age.
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Localization
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Face, ear.
Clinic
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Hyperkeratotic tumor in light-damaged skin under the image of a keratosis actinica or a cornu cutaneum
Histology
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Epidermal hyperplasia with tricholemic keratinization.
Therapy
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Surgical removal.
Literature
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- Grouls V (1987) Tricholemmal keratosis and tricholemmal carcinoma. Dermatologist 38:2341-3351
Outgoing links (5)
Actinic keratosis; Cornification; Cornu cutaneum; Hair follicle tumor; Keratosis seborrhoeic (overview);Disclaimer
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