Multicentric calcified trichilemmal cysts with alopecia universalis affecting siblings.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
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2013 Jan-Feb; 79(1): 88-91
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Trichilemmal cyst, also known as "pilar cyst," is a benign cyst containing keratin and its breakdown products with a wall resembling external root sheath of hair. It occurs mostly in females as a solitary firm nodule over scalp. Occurrence of multiple trichilemmal cysts in areas other than scalp is extremely rare. We are reporting a case of a 40-years-old female who presented with multiple calcified trichilemmal cysts in multicentric distribution associated with alopecia universalis. Similar complaints were present in elder sister of the patient, indicating a genetic background. Multicentric distribution of trichilemmal cysts, calcification, familial occurrence, and association with alopecia universalis seen in our case are all rare and intriguing features.
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Main subject:
Scalp
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Female
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Humans
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Buttocks
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Adult
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Siblings
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Epidermal Cyst
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Alopecia
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Forearm
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
Year:
2013
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Article
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