Abstract
Simple benign tumors can present as part of a syndrome with substantial mortality. Fibrofolliculomas are benign skin tumors most often associated with the Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome (BHDS). The most life-threatening complication of this syndrome is renal cancer and other major features include multiple lung cysts and spontaneous pneumothorax. We present the case of a 54 year-old man with multiple flesh-colored papules on his face confirmed histologically as fibrofolliculomas. He had a history of recurrent pneumothorax and chest computed tomography showed multiple lung cysts. To confirm the diagnosis of BHDS, we conducted gene analysis that revealed a single nucleotide duplication in the folliculin (FLCN) gene (Exon 11, C.1285dupC). BHDS confirmed by the FLCN gene mutation is rarely reported in Korea. Appropriate investigation is recommended whenever a patient with benign skin tumors is encountered.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | S193-S196 |
Journal | Annals of Dermatology |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | SUPPL. 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 Oct |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome
- Fibrofolliculoma
- Folliculin
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology