Fibrofolliculoma

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003196",
  "term": "Fibrofolliculoma",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definitions": [
    "A rare, benign (not cancer) tumor that forms in a hair follicle (the opening on the skin through which hair grows). Fibrofolliculomas appear as small, raised, whitish bumps that usually occur on the face, ears, neck, and chest. They tend to grow slowly but can increase in size and number over time. Fibrofolliculomas often occur in patients with an inherited condition called Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome.",
    "A benign tumor of the hair follicle that appears as a small, whitish papule. Fibrofolliculomas are typically found on the face, ears, neck, and upper torso. They are pathognomonic for Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, a hereditary condition associated with the development of kidney cancer."
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms",
    "NCI Dictionary of Genetics Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/fibrofolliculoma/"
}