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Pilar Sheath Acanthoma
Pilar Sheath AcanthomaScanning magnification of a pilar sheath acanthoma shows a dilated follicular structure lined by a thickened squamous epithelium with endophytic, lobulated areas .
Pilar Sheath Acanthoma at Higher MagnificationHigher magnification of the lobular areas shows acanthotic squamous epithelium with peripheral palisading and scattered clear-staining cells .
Pilar Sheath Acanthoma With Prominent Granular LayerHigh magnification of the epithelium shows a prominent granular layer (consistent with infundibular keratinization). The cells are mildly enlarged and squamoid appearing, with scattered pale/clear cells .
Pilar Sheath Acanthoma With Squamous PearlsFoci of keratinization with squamous pearls may be seen surrounded by bland squamoid to clear cells.
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
• Pilar sheath acanthoma (PSA)
Definitions
• Mature adnexal proliferation composed of thickened epithelium with enlarged pale-staining keratinocytes
ETIOLOGY/PATHOGENESIS
Unknown
• No known causes/associations
CLINICAL ISSUES
Epidemiology
• Incidence
Rare lesions
• Age
Usually occur in middle-aged to older adults
• Sex
Males and females equally affected
Site
• Most often occur on upper lip
Presentation
• Keratotic papular lesion with central pore-like area
Natural History
• Slow-growing, stable lesion
Often present for years
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