Cystic Panfolliculoma of the Conchal Bowl
March 2026
in “
Dermatology Online Journal
”
Studysummary In this case report, the authors describe a rare cystic panfolliculoma in an 84-year-old man's right conchal bowl, noting its potential to mimic other tumors like basal cell carcinoma, which complicates diagnosis.
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Cystic panfolliculoma (CPF) is a rare, benign tumor that differentiates into all components of the hair follicle and is characterized by epidermal invagination. With fewer than 25 cases reported, CPF can be mistaken for other tumors like basal cell carcinoma and trichoblastoma, making diagnosis challenging. This document discusses a case of CPF in the right conchal bowl of an 84-year-old man and includes a brief review of similar cases.
