Scanning magnification of a pilar sheath acanthoma shows a dilated follicular structure lined by a thickened squamous epithelium with endophytic, lobulated areas .

Higher magnification of the lobular areas shows acanthotic squamous epithelium with peripheral palisading



High magnification of the epithelium shows a prominent granular layer



Foci of keratinization with squamous pearls


CLINICAL ISSUES
Epidemiology
Natural History
• Slow-growing, stable lesion


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