multiple trichoepithelioma

multiple trichoepithelioma
multiple familial trichoepithelioma an autosomal dominant condition (gene locus: 6q12-q13), usually seen in young women, characterized by the occurrence of multiple smooth, flesh-colored, cystic and solid nodules or papules, primarily on the face. Some authorities consider this and Brooke-Spiegler syndrome to be variants of the same condition. Called also Brooke epithelioma or tumor.

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