Folliculosebaceous-apocrine hamartoma
Folliculosebaceous-apocrine hamartoma
Folliculosebaceous-apocrine hamartoma (pronunciation: fuh-lik-yuh-loh-see-bay-shuhs-ap-uh-krin ham-ar-toh-muh) is a rare, benign skin lesion characterized by an overgrowth of the hair follicle, sebaceous gland, and apocrine gland components of the skin.
Etymology
The term 'Folliculosebaceous-apocrine hamartoma' is derived from the Latin 'folliculus' meaning small bag, 'sebaceus' meaning wax-like, 'apocrine' referring to a type of sweat gland, and 'hamartoma' from the Greek 'hamartia' meaning a bodily defect or error.
Description
Folliculosebaceous-apocrine hamartoma is a benign skin lesion that typically presents as a solitary, small, skin-colored or slightly pigmented papule or nodule. It is composed of an overgrowth of the hair follicle, sebaceous gland, and apocrine gland components of the skin. The lesion is usually asymptomatic, but it may sometimes be associated with pain or tenderness.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Folliculosebaceous-apocrine hamartoma is typically made based on the clinical appearance of the lesion and confirmed by histopathology examination. The histopathological features include an increased number of hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and apocrine glands, often with a surrounding fibrous stroma.
Treatment
Treatment is usually not necessary as the lesion is benign and asymptomatic. However, if the lesion is causing discomfort or for cosmetic reasons, it can be removed surgically.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Folliculosebaceous-apocrine hamartoma
- Wikipedia's article - Folliculosebaceous-apocrine hamartoma
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