periungual fibroma

periungual fibroma
a smooth, firm, protruding nodule on a nail fold; these are usually found in groups, are histologically angiofibromas, and are considered to be pathognomonic of tuberous sclerosis complex. Called also Koenen tumor.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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