Brooke–Fordyce syndrome

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Brooke–Fordyce syndrome
Specialty Dermatology/oncology

Brooke–Fordyce syndrome is a condition characterized by multiple trichoepitheliomas.

Trichoepithelioma

Trichoepithelioma is a neoplasm of the adnexa of the skin. Its appearance is similar to basal cell carcinoma.

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