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Isolated collagenoma on the face: a rare occurrence.
Sharma Shruti1, Fouzia Siraj1, Geeti Khuller2
1National Institute of Pathology (ICMR), Safdarjung Hospital Campus, New Delhi, India.
Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica, Et Adriatica
|March 23, 2019
Summary
Collagenomas, benign skin growths of collagen, are rarely found on the face. This report details a unique case of an isolated facial collagenoma in a young woman, highlighting its rarity.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Collagenomas are benign connective tissue nevi characterized by hamartomatous proliferation of dermal collagen.
- These lesions can manifest as solitary or multiple, inherited or acquired, affecting various body sites.
Observation:
- The face is an uncommon location for collagenomas, with reported cases primarily involving the scalp or plantar areas.
- A comprehensive literature review found no documented instances of isolated facial collagenoma.
Findings:
- This report presents a rare case of an isolated collagenoma located on the face of a 22-year-old female.
- The unique presentation underscores the atypical manifestation of this condition.
Implications:
- This case expands the known clinical spectrum of collagenomas.
- It highlights the importance of considering rare presentations in dermatological diagnosis.
- Further research into the etiology and specific facial variants of collagenomas may be warranted.
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