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Neoplasms of Hair Follicle
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
|January 24, 2017
Summary
This study analyzes 22 hair follicle neoplasms, common skin tumors. Pilomatrixoma was the most frequent diagnosis, highlighting its prevalence in this tumor category.
Area of Science:
- Dermatopathology
- Oncology
- Histopathology
Background:
- Skin appendage tumors are diverse.
- Hair follicle neoplasms represent a significant subset.
- Understanding their clinico-pathological features is crucial for diagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a clinico-pathological analysis of hair follicle neoplasms.
- To determine the relative frequency of different types of hair follicle tumors.
- To describe the demographic and histopathological characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 22 cases of skin tumors.
- Histopathological examination of neoplastic lesions.
- Clinico-pathological correlation.
Main Results:
- Hair follicle neoplasms constituted 23.4% of skin appendage tumors analyzed.
- The mean age of patients was 32 years, with a 1:1 male to female ratio.
- Histopathological diagnoses included pilomatrixoma (15 cases), trichoepithelioma (5 cases), and trichelemmoma (2 cases).
Conclusions:
- Pilomatrixoma is the most common hair follicle neoplasm in this cohort.
- Hair follicle tumors exhibit a bimodal age distribution and equal sex incidence.
- Accurate histopathological classification is essential for managing these neoplasms.
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