| Multiple perifollicular fibromas: report of a case and analysis of the literature. | |
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PMID: 7868760 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Perifollicular fibroma is a cutaneous hamartomatous proliferation of the pilar connective tissue sheath. We describe a patient with multiple perifollicular fibromas and analyze the literature on this topic. Histologically, perifollicular fibroma is characterized by a concentric arrangement of collagen fibers surrounding a generally unaltered hair follicle. Clinically, it is usually multiple and occurs predominantly on the face and upper trunk. This clinical presentation is similar to that observed in patients with the Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome where, in addition to perifollicular fibromas, fibrofolliculomas, trichodiscomas, and acrochordons are found. Several reports of multiple perifollicular fibroma prior to the recognition of this syndrome may, in fact, represent cases of the Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome. |
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Authors:
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J M Junkins-Hopkins; P H Cooper |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of cutaneous pathology Volume: 21 ISSN: 0303-6987 ISO Abbreviation: J. Cutan. Pathol. Publication Date: 1994 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-03-30 Completed Date: 1995-03-30 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0425124 Medline TA: J Cutan Pathol Country: DENMARK |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 467-71 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville 22908. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Female Hamartoma / pathology* Humans Skin Neoplasms / pathology* |
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