Trichoepithelioma

Trichoepithelioma and tattooing: a causal or casual relationship?

“…1,3 However, a definite connection between tattoos and skin cancers has not been firmly established yet 1 Trichoepithelioma is a rare benign tumor of the skin that originates from the hair follicle and has the appearance of a translucent papule of a few millimeters in size. 4 It is typically present in autosomal dominant inherited syndromes, such as familial cylindromatosis or Brooke-Spiegler syndrome which are associated with mutations in the CYLD gene 3 In individuals affected by these syndromes, multiple lesions appear during childhood and adolescence, primarily localized on the neckline, face, and scalp. 4 Occasionally, trichoepithelioma may sporadically occur in individuals over 40 years old, usually appearing on the face or scalp as one or a few lesions.…”

“…4 It is typically present in autosomal dominant inherited syndromes, such as familial cylindromatosis or Brooke-Spiegler syndrome which are associated with mutations in the CYLD gene 3 In individuals affected by these syndromes, multiple lesions appear during childhood and adolescence, primarily localized on the neckline, face, and scalp. 4 Occasionally, trichoepithelioma may sporadically occur in individuals over 40 years old, usually appearing on the face or scalp as one or a few lesions. 4 We describe the case of a 45-year-old man who presented to our outpatient clinic for a nevi exam.…”

“…4 Occasionally, trichoepithelioma may sporadically occur in individuals over 40 years old, usually appearing on the face or scalp as one or a few lesions. 4 We describe the case of a 45-year-old man who presented to our outpatient clinic for a nevi exam. During the clinical examination of the skin, we identified a pinkish-yellowish papule measuring approximately 5 mm in size located on the tattooed region of the right shoulder (Figure 1).…”

“… 4 Occasionally, trichoepithelioma may sporadically occur in individuals over 40 years old, usually appearing on the face or scalp as one or a few lesions. 4 …”

“… 2 It is crucial to ensure that all new cases of tumors encountered in clinical practice are reported to tumor registries, as this can provide valuable insights into the potential oncogenic role of tattoos. 6 , 7 Trichoepithelioma is a benign tumor, but its identification and removal remain important due to the challenges in distinguishing it from certain malignant tumors and the possibility of progressing into basal cell or trichoblastic carcinomas 4 …”