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    Glossary Fibrofolliculomas

    benign skin tumors originating from hair follicles

    Fibrofolliculomas are benign skin tumors that originate from hair follicles. They typically appear as small, flesh-colored or white bumps on the face, neck, or upper torso and are often associated with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, a genetic condition that can also increase the risk of kidney cancer and lung cysts.

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    1. “Solitary fibrofolliculoma of the eyelid Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology · 2021 · 5 citations
    2. Solitary fibrofolliculoma: a retrospective case series review over 18 years Figshare · 2021 · 1 citations
    3. Solitary Nasal Fibrofolliculoma The Internet Journal of Dermatology · 2007 · 1 citations
    4. Comedonal and Cystic Fibrofolliculomas in Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome JAMA Dermatology · 2015 · 33 citations
    5. Choroidal Melanoma and Lid Fibrofoliculomas in Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome Ophthalmic genetics · 2011 · 16 citations
    6. Multiple perifollicular fibromas: report of a case and analysis of the literature Journal of Cutaneous Pathology · 1994 · 30 citations
    7. Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome Familial cancer · 2013 · 7 citations
    8. Differential expression of phospho‐S6 in hair follicle tumors: Evidence of mammalian target of rapamycin pathway activation Journal of cutaneous pathology · 2019 · 4 citations
    9. Cutaneous Tumours of Pilar Origin with Associated Syndromes Research Review · 2023
    10. What’s new in Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome? Expert review of dermatology · 2012
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