Scanning magnification of a pilar sheath acanthoma shows a dilated follicular structure lined by a thickened squamous epithelium with endophytic, lobulated areas .
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Higher magnification of the lobular areas shows acanthotic squamous epithelium with peripheral palisading
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High magnification of the epithelium shows a prominent granular layer
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Foci of keratinization with squamous pearls
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CLINICAL ISSUES
Epidemiology
Natural History
• Slow-growing, stable lesion
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