Synonym(s)
Folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma; Sebaceous folliculoma
HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.
Plewig, 1980; Kimura, 1991
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Isolated hamartoma with differentiation of sebaceous glands. The autonomy as an entity is controversial. There may be a variant of a trichofolliculoma.
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LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Located on the face and bridge of the nose.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Circumscribed nodule possibly with bristle-like or fine hairs from a central porus.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Cystic, follicular infundibulum, possibly multi-chambered, surrounded by mature sebaceous gland complexes which enter the central, cystic space.
Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Due to random histological findings, advance planning is not possible. Excision without a safety margin is sufficient.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Aloi F et al (1996) Folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma with perifollicular mucinosis. At J Dermatopathol 18: 58-62
- Bolognia JL, Longley BJ (1998) Genital variant of folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma. Dermatology 197: 58-260
- Donati P et al (1997) Folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma. J Am Acad Dermatol 36: 02
- Kimura T et al (1991) Folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma. A distinctive malformation of the skin. At J Dermatopathol 13: 213-220
- Plewig G (1980) Sebaceous trichofolliculoma. J Cutan Catholic 7: 394-403
- Ramdial PK et al (1998) Folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma. Pathology 30: 212-214
- Toyoda M, Morohashi M (1997) Folliculosebaceous cystic hamartoma with a neural component: an immunohistochemical study. J Dermatol 24: 451-457
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