Trichoblastoma
Trichoblastoma
Definition
A benign hair follicle neoplasm with trichoblastic differentiation. It usually presents as a solitary papular lesion It most often presents on the head and neck area, but it may develop in any anatomic site containing hair follicles. Because of its benign nature, treatment usually is not required, provided that the diagnosis has been established with certainty.
Also known as Brooke's tumor, Brooke's tumour, trichoblastoma, trichoepithelioma, trichoepithelioma, benign, trichogenic adnexal tumor, trichogenic adnexal tumour, trichogenic trichoblastoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Exocrine system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Hair | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Hair follicles | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Integumental system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |