Dilated pore of Winer
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Synopsis
Although typically asymptomatic, inflammation or infection may occur with manipulation.
Codes
ICD10CM:L73.9 – Follicular disorder, unspecified
SNOMEDCT:
254692003 – Winer's dilated pore
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Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls
- Pilar sheath acanthoma
- Trichofolliculoma
- Epidermal inclusion cyst
- Hair cortex comedo
- Acne comedone
- Favre-Racouchot syndrome
- Large-pore BCC – A rare variant that presents as a dilated pore. A shiny border may be seen.
- SCC – Rarely may present with a central dilated pore.
- Steatocystoma
- Eruptive vellus hair cyst
- Trichoblastomas with a central dilated pore have also been reported.
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Last Reviewed:10/31/2021
Last Updated:10/31/2021
Last Updated:10/31/2021
Dilated pore of Winer