Sebaceous Hyperplasia of the Face: A Case Report.

Deeksheetha Prabhu Venkatesh, Karthikeyan Ramalingam, Pratibha Ramani, Rajprakash Bhaskaran

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Deeksheetha Prabhu VenkateshOral Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.

Karthikeyan RamalingamOral Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.

Pratibha RamaniOral Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.

Rajprakash BhaskaranOral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.

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Abstract

Sebaceous hyperplasia is a benign condition characterized by an overgrowth of sebaceous glands, often presenting as small, soft, yellowish papules on areas rich in sebaceous glands, such as the face. While the condition is harmless, it can mimic other dermatological conditions, such as basal cell carcinoma. This case report describes a 71-year-old female with sebaceous hyperplasia presenting as wart-like lesions and whiteheads on the forehead and cheek regions. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis, revealing lobules of sebaceous glands arranged around a central duct in a fibrous stroma.

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dermatologyfaceforeheadhyperplasiapathologysebaceoussebaceous glandssebaceous hyperplasiaskinskin lesion

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PMID39525119

DOI10.7759/cureus.71196

PMCPMC11550100

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