Folliculosebaceous Neoplasms: A Review of Clinical and Histological Features

    March 2017 in “ Journal of dermatology
    Jonathan D. Ho, Jag Bhawan
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    TLDR The conclusion is that accurately identifying folliculosebaceous tumors requires understanding their clinical signs and microscopic features.
    The document is a review that addresses the complexity of diagnosing tumors originating from the folliculosebaceous apparatus due to the confusing terminology, the infrequency of malignant variants, and the similarity in histological features among these tumors. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing both clinical and histopathological characteristics to accurately classify these neoplasms and also discusses the syndromes associated with specific types of folliculosebaceous tumors. The review serves to clarify the diagnostic criteria and to aid in the differentiation of benign and malignant tumors within this group.
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