Trichofolliculoma is a cutaneous condition characterized by a benign, highly structured tumor of the
pilosebaceous unit
A sebaceous gland is a microscopic exocrine gland in the skin that opens into a hair follicle to secrete an oily or waxy matter, called sebum, which lubricates the hair and skin of mammals. In humans, sebaceous glands occur in the greatest number ...
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Trichofolliculoma is a rare tumor of the eyelid. It can be suspected by the “cotton bag sign”
[Andrés Germán Alza y Ricardo Drut, “Tricofoliculoma palpebral: signo de la bolsa de algodón,” Oftalmología Clínica y Experimental, consulta 19 de enero de 2023, https://oftalmologos.org.ar/oce_anteriores/items/show/124.]
See also
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Multiple familial trichoepithelioma
CYLD cutaneous syndrome (CCS) is the recently designated term for three rare inherited cutaneous adnexal tumor syndromes: multiple familial trichoepithelioma (MFT1) (also termed epithelioma adenoides cysticum and epithelioma adenoides cysticum of ...
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Pilomatricoma
Pilomatricoma, is a benign skin tumor derived from the hair matrix. These neoplasms are relatively uncommon and typically occur on the scalp, face, and upper extremities. Clinically, pilomatricomas present as a subcutaneous nodule or cyst with un ...
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Skin lesion
A skin condition, also known as cutaneous condition, is any medical condition that affects the integumentary system—the organ system that encloses the body and includes skin, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this s ...
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List of cutaneous conditions
Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this system is as a barrier against t ...
References
Andrés Germán Alza y Ricardo Drut, “Tricofoliculoma palpebral: signo de la bolsa de algodón,” Oftalmología Clínica y Experimental, consulta 19 de enero de 2023, https://oftalmologos.org.ar/oce_anteriores/items/show/124.
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Epidermal nevi, neoplasms, and cysts
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