5 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A woman had 13 non-cancerous cysts on her scalp successfully removed in one surgery.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A patient with untreated congenital adrenal hyperplasia had large benign tumors in her adrenal glands removed, improving her symptoms.
80 citations
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June 2000 in “Modern Pathology” Long-standing benign tumors can become cancerous, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
January 2022 in “Journal of clinical and diagnostic research” A rare skin bump with tiny hairs was successfully removed from a man's face.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the SHH pathway in certain skin cells can cause skin tumors and abnormal hair growth.
November 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Clouston syndrome can lead to skin cancer, so monitoring is crucial.
June 2025 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” Accurate diagnosis is crucial to distinguish between PCOS and rare ovarian tumors in teens with similar symptoms.
August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Enzyme injections can effectively treat epidermoid cysts without surgery.
7 citations
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October 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The man died from lung cancer, not the rare nail tumor.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Mohs micrographic surgery is more effective than surgical excision for treating pilomatrix carcinoma, with no recurrences.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” Sertoli-Leydig cell tumors are rare ovarian tumors that can cause symptoms like menorrhagia.
April 2024 in “JCEM case reports” A woman's rare benign tumor that released both cortisol and testosterone was successfully removed, improving her health.
84 citations
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March 2002 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Steatocystoma multiplex is a skin condition starting around age 26, linked to hair follicles, and related to eruptive vellus hair cysts.
April 2025 in “Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery” Trichilemmal carcinoma is a rare skin cancer that requires careful diagnosis and follow-up.
1 citations
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May 2007 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Complete removal of large scalp nevi is recommended to prevent complications.
45 citations
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January 2022 in “Lab on a Chip” The platform effectively grows lung cancer cell spheroids for drug testing.
May 2024 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” A rare scalp tumor was removed from a 49-year-old woman, with a good outlook if benign but needing careful monitoring if malignant.
June 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man had a rare skin cancer that looked like a bald spot.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Surgical removal of a rare ovarian tumor improved symptoms and hormone levels in a postmenopausal woman.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Turkish Journal of Surgery” A rare case linked complete hair loss to both pancreas and gallbladder cancer.
18 citations
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January 2013 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Trichofolliculoma is a rare skin bump on the face or scalp.
2 citations
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September 2021 in “Journal of Pathology of Nepal” Most skin cysts were common types found in unusual body parts, and examining tissue samples is important for accurate diagnosis.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Surgery and antifungal medication are effective for treating Merkel cell carcinoma with fungal infection.
Check hormone levels and blood counts before surgery in dogs with abnormal blood cell counts.
1 citations
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February 2005 in “The Journal of Laryngology & Otology” A fungal infection in the neck caused severe breathing issues, treated successfully with antibiotics and antifungal medication.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “European journal of pediatric surgery reports” A baby girl's hair turned straight on one side due to a neck tumor and surgery, but it returned to curly as she recovered.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports” Trichilemmal cysts can appear on children's eyelids and may be mistaken for other conditions.
November 2020 in “AACE clinical case reports” A woman's severe male hormone excess was caused by a small, hard-to-find ovarian tumor.
2 citations
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July 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Trichoblastic carcinoma may be a distinct type of skin cancer different from basal cell carcinoma.
February 2021 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” A rare non-cancerous tumor that grows like hair was found in an unusual spot, the vulva.