Tumor of follicular infundibulum
Synopsis

TFI usually occurs in elderly individuals. Its incidence is estimated to range between 3-20 cases per 100 000 skin biopsies. Epidemiological reports comparing rates between males and females have been inconsistent.
While the etiology of TFI is not completely understood, some describe its origin from follicular infundibulum, whereas other studies state that the name is a misnomer, as the tumor cells resemble isthmic differentiation. TFI has been described to coexist with other cutaneous lesions (both seen within the same biopsy specimen), including basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), actinic keratosis, epidermal cysts, nevus sebaceus, malignant melanoma, and nevi. It is therefore also postulated that TFI lesions could represent an epidermal reactive process to the presence of the adjacent tumor.
Codes
D23.9 – Other benign neoplasm of skin, unspecified
SNOMEDCT:
254694002 – Tumor of follicular infundibulum
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Last Updated:10/11/2020