Familial multiple basaloid follicular hamartomas: A report of two affected sisters

Pediatr Dermatol. 1999 Jul-Aug;16(4):281-4. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1470.1999.00061.x.

Abstract

Basaloid follicular hamartoma (BFH) is one of several benign skin tumors that may occur in multiple and solitary forms. While the histologic findings of BFH may be observed in a variety of clinical settings, familial multiple BFH represents a distinct clinical entity characterized by tiny flesh-colored papules scattered predominantly over the face. We present two sisters with this rare condition and review the clinical and histologic differential diagnosis of familial multiple BFH.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Epidermis / pathology
  • Face / pathology
  • Female
  • Hamartoma / diagnosis*
  • Hamartoma / pathology
  • Hamartoma / therapy
  • Humans
  • Skin Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Skin Diseases / therapy