Trichilemmal carcinoma

Trichilemmal carcinoma is a cutaneous condition reported to arise on sun-exposed areas, most commonly the face and ears.[1]:674

Trichilemmal carcinoma
Other namesTricholemmal carcinoma
SpecialtyOncology, dermatology 

See also

A similar tumor, although in the nail bed, is called onycholemmal.[2][3]

References
  1. James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
  2. http://dermatology.cdlib.org/1603/case_presentations/onycho_carcinoma/rashid.html
  3. Onycholemmal carcinoma. Rashid RM, Cutlan JE. Dermatol Online J. 2010 Mar 15;16(3):12.
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