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Poliosis circumscripta associated with neurofibroma
In Ho Kwon1, Young Joon Cho, Seung Ho Lee
1Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
The Journal of Dermatology
|July 27, 2005
Summary
A rare case of neurofibroma presenting as a temporal mass with overlying white hair (poliosis) was successfully treated with surgical excision. This finding highlights a potential association between neurofibroma and poliosis, a condition rarely documented together.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Neurofibromas are benign tumors of nerve sheath cells.
- Poliosis is the presence of white or gray hair in a localized area.
Observation:
- A 32-year-old woman presented with a subcutaneous temporal mass and overlying white hair.
- The mass was soft, nontender, and surgically excised.
- Histological examination revealed a neurofibroma with depigmented hair follicles.
Findings:
- The excised lesion was confirmed as a neurofibroma.
- The overlying hair follicles were devoid of pigment, consistent with poliosis.
- No recurrence was observed one year postoperatively.
Implications:
- This case adds to the limited evidence associating neurofibroma with poliosis.
- Highlights the importance of considering neurofibroma in cases of localized poliosis.
- Suggests a potential need for further research into the pathogenesis of this association.