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Trichoblastoma

Trichoblastoma is a rare, benign skin tumor that originates from the hair follicles. It is considered a type of follicular neoplasm and is often found on the scalp and face.

Presentation

Trichoblastomas typically present as solitary, slow-growing nodules. They are usually skin-colored or slightly pigmented and can vary in size. These tumors are most commonly diagnosed in adults, although they can occur at any age.

Histopathology

Under the microscope, trichoblastomas are characterized by nests of basaloid cells that resemble the germinal matrix of the hair follicle. The tumor cells are often arranged in a trabecular or ribbon-like pattern. The stroma surrounding the tumor nests is typically fibrous and may contain mucin.

Differential Diagnosis

Trichoblastoma must be differentiated from other basaloid tumors such as basal cell carcinoma and trichoepithelioma. Unlike basal cell carcinoma, trichoblastomas do not exhibit peripheral palisading or stromal retraction.

Treatment

The primary treatment for trichoblastoma is surgical excision. Complete removal is usually curative, and recurrence is rare. Due to their benign nature, trichoblastomas do not metastasize.

Related Conditions

Trichoblastomas are part of a spectrum of follicular tumors that include trichoepithelioma and pilomatricoma. These tumors share a common origin from the hair follicle but differ in their clinical and histological features.

Related Pages

References

,

 Trichoblastoma: a distinctive neoplasm derived from the hair follicle, 
 Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, 
 1992,
 Vol. 19(Issue: 5),
 pp. 329-334,
 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0560.1992.tb01312.x,

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 Lever's Histopathology of the Skin, 
 10th edition, 
 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 
 2009, 
  
  
 ISBN 978-0781773634,

A clinical image of a trichoblastoma on the skin.

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-'''Trichoblastoma''' is a rare, benign skin tumor that originates from the hair follicle germ cells. It is considered a type of [[basal cell carcinoma]] but with a differentiation towards hair follicle structures. Trichoblastomas are most commonly found on the head and neck region but can occur anywhere on the body. They are slow-growing tumors and are not associated with significant morbidity unless they reach a large size or are located in cosmetically sensitive areas.
+== Trichoblastoma ==
-==Etiology==
+'''Trichoblastoma''' is a rare, benign [[skin tumor]] that originates from the [[hair follicle]]s. It is considered a type of [[follicular neoplasm]] and is often found on the [[scalp]] and [[face]].
-The exact cause of trichoblastoma is not well understood. However, it is believed to be related to genetic mutations that affect the normal development and differentiation of hair follicle cells. Some studies suggest a link between trichoblastomas and the [[PTCH1 gene]], which is also implicated in the development of basal cell carcinomas.
-==Clinical Presentation==
+== Presentation ==
-Trichoblastomas typically present as solitary, well-circumscribed, skin-colored or bluish nodules. They can vary in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters in diameter. The overlying skin is usually intact, but ulceration can occur in larger lesions. Patients with trichoblastoma usually report a slow-growing mass that may have been present for several years before diagnosis.
+Trichoblastomas typically present as solitary, slow-growing nodules. They are usually skin-colored or slightly pigmented and can vary in size. These tumors are most commonly diagnosed in [[adults]], although they can occur at any age.
-==Diagnosis==
+== Histopathology ==
-The diagnosis of trichoblastoma is primarily based on histopathological examination of the tumor. Biopsy of the lesion reveals nests and strands of basaloid cells with a palisading arrangement, embedded in a fibromyxoid stroma. These features are indicative of differentiation towards hair follicle structures. Immunohistochemistry may be used to differentiate trichoblastoma from other skin tumors, with trichoblastoma cells typically expressing markers associated with hair follicle differentiation.
+Under the microscope, trichoblastomas are characterized by nests of basaloid cells that resemble the [[germinal matrix]] of the hair follicle. The tumor cells are often arranged in a [[trabecular]] or [[ribbon-like]] pattern. The stroma surrounding the tumor nests is typically fibrous and may contain [[mucin]].
-==Treatment==
+[[File:Micrographs_of_trichoblastoma.jpg|thumb|Micrograph of a trichoblastoma showing characteristic basaloid cell nests.]]
-The treatment of choice for trichoblastoma is surgical excision with clear margins. This approach ensures complete removal of the tumor and minimizes the risk of recurrence. Mohs micrographic surgery may be considered for lesions located in cosmetically sensitive areas to preserve as much healthy tissue as possible. There is no role for chemotherapy or radiation therapy in the treatment of trichoblastoma due to its benign nature.
-==Prognosis==
+== Differential Diagnosis ==
-The prognosis for trichoblastoma is excellent, with complete surgical excision being curative in most cases. Recurrence is rare but can occur, especially if the initial excision margins were inadequate. There is no evidence to suggest that trichoblastoma has malignant potential or that it can metastasize.
+Trichoblastoma must be differentiated from other [[basaloid tumors]] such as [[basal cell carcinoma]] and [[trichoepithelioma]]. Unlike basal cell carcinoma, trichoblastomas do not exhibit [[peripheral palisading]] or [[stromal retraction]].
-==Epidemiology==
+== Treatment ==
-Trichoblastoma is a rare tumor, and its exact incidence is not well documented. It can occur at any age but is most commonly diagnosed in adults. There is no clear gender predilection.
+The primary treatment for trichoblastoma is surgical excision. Complete removal is usually curative, and recurrence is rare. Due to their benign nature, trichoblastomas do not metastasize.
-==Conclusion==
+== Related Conditions ==
-Trichoblastoma is a rare, benign tumor that arises from hair follicle germ cells. It presents as a slow-growing, well-circumscribed nodule, typically on the head and neck region. Diagnosis is based on histopathological examination, and treatment involves surgical excision. The prognosis is excellent, with a low risk of recurrence.
+Trichoblastomas are part of a spectrum of [[follicular tumors]] that include [[trichoepithelioma]] and [[pilomatricoma]]. These tumors share a common origin from the hair follicle but differ in their clinical and histological features.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Basal cell carcinoma]]
+* [[Trichoepithelioma]]
+* [[Pilomatricoma]]
+== References ==
+* {{cite journal |last1=LeBoit |first1=PE |title=Trichoblastoma: a distinctive neoplasm derived from the hair follicle |journal=Journal of Cutaneous Pathology |year=1992 |volume=19 |issue=5 |pages=329-334 |doi=10.1111/j.1600-0560.1992.tb01312.x}}
+* {{cite book |last1=Elder |first1=DE |title=Lever's Histopathology of the Skin |edition=10th |year=2009 |publisher=Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |isbn=978-0781773634}}
+[[File:SkinTumors-P6040191.JPG|thumb|A clinical image of a trichoblastoma on the skin.]]
-[[Category:Dermatology]]
 [[Category:Skin neoplasms]]
 [[Category:Benign neoplasms]]
-{{Medicine-stub}}