Fibrous papule of the nose | |
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Other names | Benign solitary fibrous papule, fibrous papule of the face [1] |
Fibrous papule of the nose | |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Symptoms | Persistent, usually solitary, unchanging, small, shiny, smooth, firm bump on or near nose [1] |
Usual onset | Young adult [2] |
Duration | Permanent [2] |
Causes | Unknown, [3] originates in dermal dendrocyte [4] |
Diagnostic method | Appearance, skin biopsy, histopathology [3] |
Differential diagnosis | Benign melanocytic naevus, early BCC [2] |
Treatment | Usually none, shave excision, [2] electrosurgery [3] |
Prognosis | Harmless, longlasting, [2] recurrence rare [1] |
Frequency | Common [4] |
Fibrous papule of the nose is a harmless small bump on or near the nose. It is typically dome-shaped, skin-colored, white or reddish, smooth and firm. [1] [2]Less frequently it can occur elsewhere on the face. [3] Sometimes there are a few. [1] It may be shiny and remains unchanged for life. There may be a central hair. [3]
The precise cause is unknown. [3] It is a type of angiofibroma which originates in a dendrocyte in skin. [4]
It is common, usually appearing in young adults and then remaining permanent. [2] [4]
Diagnosis is by visualisation, skin biopsy or histopathology of one that has been surgically cut out. [2] Histopathology shows fibroblasts, fibrotic stroma, and large blood vessels. [3] It can appear similar to a benign melanocytic naevus or an early BCC. [2] It may be mistaken for a nevocytic nevus, neurofibroma, and pyogenic granuloma. The presence of several should alert to seeking for other signs of tuberous sclerosis. [1]
Usually no treatment is necessary. Treatments for cosmetic reasons include shave excision [2] and electrosurgery. [3] Following treatment, recurrence is rare. [1]
Fibrous papule of the nose | |
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Other names | Benign solitary fibrous papule, fibrous papule of the face [1] |
Fibrous papule of the nose | |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Symptoms | Persistent, usually solitary, unchanging, small, shiny, smooth, firm bump on or near nose [1] |
Usual onset | Young adult [2] |
Duration | Permanent [2] |
Causes | Unknown, [3] originates in dermal dendrocyte [4] |
Diagnostic method | Appearance, skin biopsy, histopathology [3] |
Differential diagnosis | Benign melanocytic naevus, early BCC [2] |
Treatment | Usually none, shave excision, [2] electrosurgery [3] |
Prognosis | Harmless, longlasting, [2] recurrence rare [1] |
Frequency | Common [4] |
Fibrous papule of the nose is a harmless small bump on or near the nose. It is typically dome-shaped, skin-colored, white or reddish, smooth and firm. [1] [2]Less frequently it can occur elsewhere on the face. [3] Sometimes there are a few. [1] It may be shiny and remains unchanged for life. There may be a central hair. [3]
The precise cause is unknown. [3] It is a type of angiofibroma which originates in a dendrocyte in skin. [4]
It is common, usually appearing in young adults and then remaining permanent. [2] [4]
Diagnosis is by visualisation, skin biopsy or histopathology of one that has been surgically cut out. [2] Histopathology shows fibroblasts, fibrotic stroma, and large blood vessels. [3] It can appear similar to a benign melanocytic naevus or an early BCC. [2] It may be mistaken for a nevocytic nevus, neurofibroma, and pyogenic granuloma. The presence of several should alert to seeking for other signs of tuberous sclerosis. [1]
Usually no treatment is necessary. Treatments for cosmetic reasons include shave excision [2] and electrosurgery. [3] Following treatment, recurrence is rare. [1]