Multicentric calcified trichilemmal cysts with alopecia universalis affecting siblings

Multicentric calcified trichilemmal cysts with alopecia universalis affecting siblings

Trichilemmal cyst, also known as "pilar cyst," is a benign cyst containing keratin and its breakdown products with a wall resembling external root sheath of hair. It occurs mostly in females as a solitary firm nodule over scalp. Occurrence of multiple trichilemmal cysts in areas other than...

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Published in:Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology Vol. 79; no. 1; pp. 88 - 91
Main Authors: Sadath, Haneef N, Ramachandra, S, Kumar, Metta A, Haritha, K
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-01-2013
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Subjects:
Adult
Alopecia
Alopecia - complications
Alopecia - genetics
Alopecia - pathology
Baldness
Biopsy
Buttocks
Care and treatment
Case studies
Complications and side effects
Cysts
Diagnosis
Epidermal cyst
Epidermal Cyst - complications
Epidermal Cyst - pathology
Excision (Surgery)
Female
Forearm
Health aspects
Humans
Risk factors
Scalp
Siblings
Skin
India
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Summary:Trichilemmal cyst, also known as "pilar cyst," is a benign cyst containing keratin and its breakdown products with a wall resembling external root sheath of hair. It occurs mostly in females as a solitary firm nodule over scalp. Occurrence of multiple trichilemmal cysts in areas other than scalp is extremely rare. We are reporting a case of a 40-years-old female who presented with multiple calcified trichilemmal cysts in multicentric distribution associated with alopecia universalis. Similar complaints were present in elder sister of the patient, indicating a genetic background. Multicentric distribution of trichilemmal cysts, calcification, familial occurrence, and association with alopecia universalis seen in our case are all rare and intriguing features.
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ISSN:0378-6323
0973-3922
1998-3611
DOI:10.4103/0378-6323.104675