Trichofolliculoma Explained

Trichofolliculoma

Trichofolliculoma is a cutaneous condition characterized by a benign, highly structured tumor of the pilosebaceous unit.[1] [2] Trichofolliculoma is a rare tumor of the eyelid. It can be suspected by the “cotton bag sign”[3]

See also

References

Andrés Germán Alza y Ricardo Drut, “Tricofoliculoma palpebral: signo de la bolsa de algodón,” Oftalmología Clínica y Experimental, consulta 19 de enero de 2023, https://oftalmologos.org.ar/oce_anteriores/items/show/124.

Notes and References

  1. Book: James, William D. . Berger, Timothy G.. Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology . Saunders Elsevier . 2006 . 0-7216-2921-0 . etal.
  2. Book: Rapini, Ronald P. . Bolognia, Jean L. . Jorizzo, Joseph L. . Dermatology: 2-Volume Set . Mosby . St. Louis . 2007 . 1694 . 1-4160-2999-0 .
  3. Andrés Germán Alza y Ricardo Drut, “Tricofoliculoma palpebral: signo de la bolsa de algodón,” Oftalmología Clínica y Experimental, consulta 19 de enero de 2023, https://oftalmologos.org.ar/oce_anteriores/items/show/124.