Piloleiomyomas are a cutaneous condition that present as dermal reddish-brown, pink or skin-colored papules or nodules that can be solitary or multiple.
They can be very painfull. Often sensitive to cold and/or touch. They are rare and easely overseen by doctors because of the small appearance. It can be due to a defect in a gen, witch can also be responsible for herreditary type cancer to the kidney. This is more likely the case when there are also myomas in the uterus.
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Palisaded encapsulated neuroma
Palisaded encapsulated neuroma (PEN) is a rare, benign cutaneous condition characterized by small, firm, non-pigmented nodules or papules. They typically occur as a solitary (single) lesion near the mucocutaneous junction of the skin of the face, ...
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List of cutaneous conditions
Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the Human body, body and composed of Human skin, skin, hair, Nail (anatomy), nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function o ...
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Dermal and subcutaneous growths
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