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trichilemmoma

(TRIH-kih-leh-MOH-muh)
A benign tumor arising from the outer cells of the hair follicle.
Photograph of a small, raised lesion on an individual’s forehead.Enlarge this image in new window
Trichilemmomas are benign tumors arising from the outer cells of the hair follicle. They are commonly found on the head and face, as shown.
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