Multiple familial trichoepithelioma

Definition:

Multiple familial trichoepithelioma is a benign epidermal tumor characterized by grouped nodules and papules on the face. The lesions are derived from immature hair follicles. It is inherited in autosomal dominant fashion and is related to Brooke-Spiegler syndrome and Familial cylindromatosis.

References:

[1]. A P Oranje, et al. Multiple familial trichoepithelioma and familial cylindroma: one cause!. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2008 Nov;22(11):1395-6. [Content Brief]

[2]. Dmitry V Kazakov, et al. Multiple (familial) trichoepitheliomas: a clinicopathological and molecular biological study, including CYLD and PTCH gene analysis, of a series of 16 patients. Am J Dermatopathol. 2011 May;33(3):251-65. [Content Brief]

[3]. Giovanni Ponti, et al. Brooke-Spiegler syndrome: report of two cases not associated with a mutation in the CYLD and PTCH tumor-suppressor genes. J Cutan Pathol. 2012 Mar;39(3):366-71. [Content Brief]

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