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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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      research “Solitary fibrofolliculoma of the eyelid

      5 citations , January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology”
      This case report describes a rare occurrence of a solitary fibrofolliculoma in the right lower eyelid of a 50-year-old man, confirmed through histopathological examination.

      research Solitary Nasal Fibrofolliculoma

      1 citations , January 2007 in “The Internet Journal of Dermatology”
      This case report describes a solitary nasal fibrofolliculoma in a 60-year-old male and reviews existing literature, indicating its rare occurrence and potential link with Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome.

      research Comedonal and Cystic Fibrofolliculomas in Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome

      33 citations , May 2015 in “JAMA Dermatology”
      This study identifies comedonal or cystic fibrofolliculomas as novel diagnostic clues for earlier recognition of Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome, potentially facilitating timely surveillance of associated systemic complications.

      research Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome

      7 citations , September 2013 in “Familial cancer”
      This review discusses recent insights into Birt–Hogg–Dube syndrome, including the functions of the FLCN gene and clinical recommendations for screening and treatment, but it reports no new experimental results.
      Cutaneous Tumors of Pilar Origin with Associated Syndromes

      research Cutaneous Tumours of Pilar Origin with Associated Syndromes

      October 2023 in “Research Review”
      This source describes the development, structure, and types of skin appendage tumors, noting both benign and malignant forms, potential associations with syndromes, and categories based on follicular differentiation.

      research What’s new in Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome?

      December 2012 in “Expert review of dermatology”
      This review summarizes current knowledge about Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome, discussing recent findings on its pathogenesis and treatment, but reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize understanding its cutaneous manifestations.

      research The Case | Bilateral kidney tumors and lung cysts

      January 2013 in “Kidney international”
      This report describes a clinical case of a 38-year-old man diagnosed with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, confirmed by genetic testing, highlighting the presentation of multiple renal tumors and bilateral lung cysts.
      Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome: Case Study of a 9-Year-Old Boy

      research Sjogren-Larsson syndrome

      16 citations , March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      This report describes a case of Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome with manifestations including multiple fibrofolliculomas, acrochordons, and renal oncocytoma.

      research Solitary Nodular Lesion Over Face

      April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology”
      In this case report, a 24-year-old male with a translucent nodule in the left nasolabial fold was diagnosed with a solitary fibrofolliculoma with cystic changes upon histopathology, emphasizing the rarity and potential for misdiagnosis of these benign cutaneous tumors.

      research Panfolliculoma: report of two cases

      6 citations , June 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica”
      In this study, researchers reported two cases of the rare and benign follicular tumor called panfolliculoma, highlighting its differentiation across all hair follicle components, which is distinct from similar conditions like trichofolliculoma.
      Hairy Nodule: A Rare Case Report

      research Hairy nodule: A rare case report

      June 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology”
      This case report discusses a benign trichofolliculoma in a 40-year-old woman, confirmed through histopathological examination with no recurrence noted during a one-year follow-up period.

      research Trichofolliculoma: a rare variant of hair follicle hamartoma

      18 citations , January 2013 in “Dermatology Online Journal”
      This case report describes a 19-year-old woman with typical clinical and histopathological findings of trichofolliculoma, a rare hair follicle hamartoma usually located on the face or scalp.

      research A Rare Case of Facial Trichofolliculoma

      January 2022 in “Journal of clinical and diagnostic research”
      This case report describes an uncommon occurrence of trichofolliculoma in a 64-year-old male, which was easily treated through simple excision.
      Trichofolliculoma in a Family: An Unusual Occurrence

      research Trichofolliculoma in a Family – An Unusual Occurrence

      July 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review”
      In this case report, researchers observed multiple trichofolliculomas in family members, noting this as a rare manifestation of typically singular hair follicle hamartomas.
      Clinicopathologic Study of 90 Cases of Trichofolliculoma

      research Clinicopathologic study of 90 cases of trichofolliculoma

      19 citations , September 2016 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      This article is a letter discussing a clinicopathologic study of 90 cases of trichofolliculoma and reports no new results.
      Trichofolliculoma of the Scalp: A Rare Case Report

      research Trichofolliculoma of the Scalp: A Rare Case Report

      December 2025 in “SAS Journal of Medicine”
      This case report highlights the importance of considering trichofolliculoma in the differential diagnosis of scalp lesions, with histopathological examination essential for accurate diagnosis.
      An Atypical Case of Trichofolliculoma: A Contribution of the Dermoscope

      research An atypical case of trichofolliculoma: a contribution of the dermoscope

      September 2025 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology”
      This case study described the diagnosis of a trichofolliculoma in a 56-year-old woman, emphasizing its dermoscopic features and histological aspects that confirmed the tumor type, with no recurrence observed after excision.

      research Trichofolliculoma Showing Perineural Invasion

      81 citations , August 1979 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      This case report describes a trichofolliculoma with perineural invasion, highlighting a rare and clinically significant finding in a typically benign hair follicle tumor.