Cutaneous inflammation as a marker of malignant transformation in a patient with linear unilateral basaloid follicular hamartoma
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2019-05
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Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists & Leprologists
Abstract
Basaloid follicular hamartoma is a rare, benign and superficial malformation of hair follicles, characterized histologically by epithelial proliferation of basaloid cells with radial disposition. It can be mistaken for basal cell carcinoma. Even though these hamartomas are considered benign lesions, malignant transformation has rarely been reported. We report the case of a 45-year-old healthy woman, with linear, unilateral basaloid follicular hamartoma which developed inflamed papules histologically suggestive of basal cell carcinoma. We believe that identification of local inflammation could be a clinical clue to guide us towards a malignant transformation of basaloid follicular hamartoma.
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Basal cell carcinomas, basaloid follicular hamartoma, inflammation
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Barrio-Diaz Pablo Del, Meza-Romero Rodrigo, González Sergio, Vera-Kellet Cristián. Cutaneous inflammation as a marker of malignant transformation in a patient with linear unilateral basaloid follicular hamartoma. Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology. 2019 May; 85(3): 287-290