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Oncology

Background:

Panfolliculoma is a rare benign neoplasm originating from the follicular epithelium.
Sebaceous differentiation indicates the tumor's origin from or resemblance to sebaceous glands.

Observation:

A case of panfolliculoma with sebaceous differentiation was identified.
The tumor occurred on the scalp of a 53-year-old Caucasian male.

Findings:

The histological features confirmed panfolliculoma with distinct sebaceous differentiation.
This presentation is unusual, particularly its location on the scalp.

Implications:

Adds to the limited literature on panfolliculoma, especially with sebaceous features.
Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in scalp lesions.