Rare Case of Trichogenic Tumor: Trichoblastic Carcinoma
Adnexal tumors of the hair follicle demonstrate differentiation toward hair follicle structures. Trichoblastic carcinoma is a rare malignant adnexal tumor that is characterized by two distinct forms, low- and high-grade forms, which have been reported in the literature. A 59-year-old man visited our...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2016-03-01
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| Series: | İstanbul Medical Journal |
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http://imj.galenos.com.tr/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/rare-case-of-trichogenic-tumor-trichoblastic-carci/20906
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| Summary: | Adnexal tumors of the hair follicle demonstrate differentiation toward hair follicle structures. Trichoblastic carcinoma is a rare malignant adnexal tumor that is characterized by two distinct forms, low- and high-grade forms, which have been reported in the literature. A 59-year-old man visited our clinic with a 25-year history of an asymptomatic papule in the region of the right temporal fossa. The diagnosis of a low-grade trichoblastic carcinoma was made on the basis of histopathological examination. The history and overall behavior of this tumor remains unknown because of the low incidence rate; therefore, it is important to differentiate it from basal cell carcinoma. We report this case because of its rarity in the literature. |
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| ISSN: | 2619-9793 2148-094X |