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Nonfamilial Multiple Trichoepithelioma: Few and Far Between.
Manu Sehrawat1, Vijayeeta Jairath1, V K Jain1
1Department of Dermatology, Venereology, Leprosy, Pt. B.D. Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
Trichoepithelioma is a rare benign skin tumor. This case study details a 50-year-old female with multiple facial papules and nodules, a rare nonfamilial presentation.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
Background:
- Trichoepithelioma is a rare benign adnexal neoplasm.
- It typically presents as either solitary nonfamilial or multiple familial types.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare nonfamilial presentation of trichoepithelioma.
- To describe the clinical features of this unusual case.
Main Methods:
- Case report description.
- Clinical observation and documentation.
Main Results:
- A 50-year-old female presented with multiple skin-colored papules and nodules.
- Lesions were distributed over the face, upper back, and extremities.
- This presentation represents a rare nonfamilial occurrence of trichoepithelioma.
Conclusions:
- This case highlights a rare clinical manifestation of trichoepithelioma.
- Understanding rare presentations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of adnexal tumors.
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