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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Trichilemmal Horn; Trichilemmal Keratosis

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Rare, benign, hyperkeratotic tumor originating from the outer hair sheath with tricholemmal keratinization. Its entity is controversial (questionable variant of verruca seborrhoica or keratosis actinica). S.a.u. hair follicle tumor.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Occurring in old age.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Face, ear.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Hyperkeratotic tumor in light-damaged skin under the image of a keratosis actinica or a cornu cutaneum

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Epidermal hyperplasia with tricholemic keratinization.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Surgical removal.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Grouls V (1987) Tricholemmal keratosis and tricholemmal carcinoma. Dermatologist 38:2341-3351

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer