A Rare Cutaneous Hamartomatous Adnexal Tumor: Trichofolliculoma

December 2022 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders ”

Emre Zekey, Gülcan Saylam Kurtipek

TLDR Recognizing trichofolliculomas is important to avoid unnecessary surgery.

Trichofolliculomas were rare cutaneous hamartomatous adnexal tumors that could macroscopically resemble certain skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma and sebaceous carcinoma. Recognizing the typical clinical and dermoscopic features of trichofolliculomas was crucial for accurate diagnosis, which helped in avoiding unnecessary aggressive surgical procedures.

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