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Birt–Hogg–Dubé Syndrome Presenting as a Nevus Comedonicus–Like Lesion in an 8‐Year‐Old Boy
Author(s) -
Sprague Jessica,
Landau Joseph W.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
pediatric dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.542
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1525-1470
pISSN - 0736-8046
DOI - 10.1111/pde.12945
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , nevus , lesion , pathology , cancer research , melanoma
Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome is an uncommon genodermatosis characterized by hair follicle hamartomas and an increased risk of pneumothorax and renal cell carcinoma. Recognition of cutaneous manifestations is essential because it allows for early screening and management of systemic complications. We present the case of an 8‐year‐old boy with a recently described cystic and comedonal variant of the classic fibrofolliculoma, which had been present since birth.