Published September 2004 | Version v1
Journal article

Multiple familial trichoepithelioma: a rare cutaneous tumour

  • 1. Pakistan Air Force Hospital, Sargodha (Pakistan). Dept. of Dermatology
  • 2. Military Hospital, Rawalpindi (Pakistan). Dept. of Dermatology

Description

Multiple familial trichoepithelioma (MFT) is a rare autosomal dominant skin disease that presents as many small tumours predominantly on the face. We report a case of multiple familial trichoepithelioma occurring in three members of a family. They were diagnosed simultaneously. Only one was treated with medium depth chemical peeling with partial response. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
09
Journal Page Range
p. 560-561
ISSN
1022-386X

INIS

Country of Publication
Pakistan
Country of Input or Organization
Pakistan
INIS RN
36030119
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
CARCINOMAS; DIAGNOSIS; FACE; PATIENTS; SKIN DISEASES
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DISEASES; HEAD; NEOPLASMS