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Dermoscopy of cylindroma
Horacio Cabo1, Florencia Pedrini, Emilia Cohen Sabban
1Department of Dermatology, Roffo Hospital, Avenue San Martín 5481, Villa del Parque, Buenos Aires C1417DTB, Argentina.
Dermatology Research and Practice
|September 24, 2010
Summary
Dermoscopy aids in diagnosing nonpigmented skin lesions. This case highlights cylindroma, an adnexal tumor, presenting features that can mimic basal cell carcinoma (BCC).
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
Background:
- Dermoscopy is a valuable tool for diagnosing nonpigmented skin lesions.
- Adnexal tumors can present diagnostic challenges, sometimes mimicking more common skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma (BCC).
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