Fibrofolliculoma
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| Fibrofolliculoma | |
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| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | |
| Specialty | Dermatology |
| Symptoms | Small, dome-shaped papules on the face, neck, and upper trunk |
| Complications | |
| Onset | Usually in adulthood |
| Duration | |
| Types | |
| Causes | Genetic mutation in the FLCN gene |
| Risks | |
| Diagnosis | Clinical examination, skin biopsy |
| Differential diagnosis | Trichodiscoma, Angiofibroma, Basal cell carcinoma |
| Prevention | |
| Treatment | Laser therapy, Surgical excision |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | Generally benign |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | |
Fibrofolliculoma is a benign skin lesion that is associated with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome. It is characterized by a proliferation of fibrous tissue around a hair follicle.
Clinical Presentation
Fibrofolliculomas typically present as small, skin-colored papules on the face, neck, and upper trunk. They are usually asymptomatic, but can sometimes cause cosmetic concern due to their appearance.
Pathogenesis
The exact pathogenesis of fibrofolliculomas is not fully understood. However, they are known to be associated with mutations in the Folliculin gene, which is also implicated in Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of fibrofolliculomas is typically made based on clinical examination and confirmed with histopathological examination. The characteristic histological feature is a proliferation of fibrous tissue around a hair follicle.
Treatment
Treatment of fibrofolliculomas is usually not necessary unless they are causing cosmetic concern. In such cases, they can be removed with surgical excision or laser treatment.
Prognosis
The prognosis for fibrofolliculomas is generally good, as they are benign lesions. However, they can be a marker for Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, which can have more serious implications.
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