Dermatofibroma

What is a Dermatofibroma?

Dermatofibroma is a nodule of cutaneous origin and is also known as the cutaneous fibrous histiocytoma. What is the Pathology of Dermatofibroma? The pathology of dermatofibroma is the scientific study of the dermis and the conditions arising from the dermis.…
Tumors of the Dermis

What are Tumors of the Dermis?

Tumors of the dermis are tumors arising from the inner layer of the skin sweat glands. Examples of tumors of the dermis include: DermatofibromaDermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Syringomas

What are Syringomas?

Syringomas are mostly non-cancerous growths of the sweat glands.  What is the Pathology of Syringomas? The pathology of syringomas is: the study of the tumors that arise from the sweat glands. -Etiology: The cause of syringomas is increased multiplication of…
Sebaceous Adenoma

What is a Sebaceous Adenoma?

Sebaceous adenoma is a small benign nodule that occurs mostly at the face and arises from the sebaceous gland. What is the Pathology of Sebaceous Adenoma? The pathology of sebaceous adenoma is the study of the abnormality of the sebaceous…
Pilomatricoma

What is a Pilomatricoma?

Pilomatricoma is also known as calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe is a benign tumor of the appendages in the hair follicles mainly on the face and the upper extremities. What is the Pathology of Pilomatricoma? The pathology of pilomatricoma is the…
Eccrine Poroma

What is an Eccrine Poroma?

Eccrine poroma is a benign tumor of the sweat gland arising from the intraepidermal section. What is the Pathology of Eccrine Poroma? The pathology of eccrine poroma is: -Etiology: The cause of eccrine poroma is not well understood but can…
Cylindroma

What is a Cylindroma?

Cylindroma is also known as the turban tumor. It is a tumor arising from the apocrine sweat gland of the skin and is benign. What is the Pathology of Cylindroma? The pathology of cylindroma is the study of the disease…
Adnexal Tumors

What are Adnexal Tumors?

Adnexal tumors are tumors that arise from the structures that express differentiation towards apocrine glands, eccrine glands, sebaceous glands, or hair follicles. Examples of adnexal tumors include: CylindromaEccrine poromaPilomatricomaSebaceous adenomaSyringomas
Follicular Inclusion Cyst

What is a Follicular Inclusion Cyst?

Epithelial or follicular inclusion cyst (Wen) is a type of non-cancerous growth that occurs on parts of the skin with minimal hair and occurs as a result of the epidermis embedding itself into the dermis. What is the Pathology of…
Acanthosis Nigricans

What is Acanthosis Nigricans?

Acanthosis nigricans is an example of a cutaneous syndrome characterized by the presence of dark discoloration in the body fold and in the body creases and skin thickening. What is the Pathology of Acanthosis Nigricans?  The pathology of acanthosis nigricans…