2016, Number 2
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Med Cutan Iber Lat Am 2016; 44 (2)
Case report of keratin perifollicular pods: an underdiagnosed entity
García GSC, Rodríguez VCA, Martínez RJC, Ocampo CJ
Language: Spanish
References: 6
Page: 127-129
PDF size: 296.69 Kb.
ABSTRACT
Peripilar keratin casts are white, cylindrical, non-adherent structures that encircle the entire longitudinal hair axis. They correspond to a benign, relatively common entity. Differential diagnosis is wide and it may have multiple associations. Due to the lack of reports in the literature about this entity, it is commonly infradiagnosed. It is very important to recognize this entity in order to avoid expensive and unnecessary treatments.
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