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Linear trichilemmoma following a blaschkoid pattern: a clinical dilemma
1Department of Dermatology, STD and Leprosy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India.
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.
