trichoepithelioma
Last reviewed 01/2018
A trichoepithelioma is a rare epithelial tumour that attempts to differentiate into hair follicle cells. Three clinicopathological types are recognised:
- solitary trichoepithelioma
- multiple trichoepithelioma
- desmoplastic trichoepithelioma
Presentation is commonly with pink nodules around the face. Treatment is by excision.