Neoplastic Process
trichofolliculoma
Definitions related to trichofolliculoma:
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A rare benign follicular hamartoma that develops primarily on the face of adults, with a particular predilection for the back of the nose, but also on the neck or scalp. It presents as a solitary hemispheric flesh-colored nodule with a central pore or black dot that may contain a tuft of hair.OrphaNetINSERM, 2021
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A skin appendage neoplasm with follicular differentiation. It usually occurs in the head and neck region, particularly the face. It presents as a solitary dome-shaped small lesion. The clinical course is benign.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Trichofolliculoma represents an uncommon hamartoma of hair follicle tissue, typically occurring on the face of adults.The prognosis is excellent, and therapy is usually directed toward cosmetic improvement.WebMD, 2019
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