Multiple trichoepithelioma: A case report
Keywords:
Multiple trichoepithelioma, electrosurgery, dermoscopyAbstract
Multiple trichoepithelioma is a skin tumor disease caused by mutation in the CYLD gene on chromosome 16 which is inherited through an autosomal dominant manner. This disease mostly occurs in female population aged 10 to 20 years. Treatment for this disease including: excision of the lesion or ablation modalities with electrosurgery, cryosurgery and laser or topical imiquimod. A 9-year-old woman was diagnosed with multiple trichoepithelioma through anamnesis, physical examination and dermoscopy, which revealed a millia-like cyst and telangiectasia on one of the lesions from patient's face. Electrosurgery was performed to partially remove the lesions on the patient's face. The patient then being given an antibiotic cream as a postoperative wound care. Multiple trichoepithelioma is a benign tumor which is a variation of cribriform trichoblastoma with differentiation from infundibulocystic. Multiple trichoepithelioma presents as painless multiple well-defined skin-colored, pink, or bluish papules, mostly on the face symmetrically. Electrosurgery was performed in this case. On the 36th day of observation, there were no postoperative complications or new papules. We report a case of multiple trichoepithelioma in a 9-year-old girl who was treated with electrosurgery.References
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