Jha AK, Prasad S, Sinha R. Linear trichilemmoma following a blaschkoid pattern: a clinical dilemma.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2015;
30:299-301. [PMID:
25640573 DOI:
10.1111/jdv.12962]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2014] [Accepted: 12/11/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Trichilemmoma are benign adnexal neoplasm with follicular outer sheath differentiation. It usually appears as single or multiple papules that resembles colour of the surrounding skin. They are most commonly seen on the face particularly on the nose and cheek.
OBJECTIVES
We report a case of linear trichilemmoma following blaschkoid pattern.
METHODS
A 13 year old boy presenting with asymptomatic plaque on the right side of the nose was fully evaluated for possible cause.
RESULTS
On histopathology, a diagnosis of trichilemmoma was made.
CONCLUSION
This is the first case report where linear trichilemmoma following a blaschkoid pattern is seen.
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