Fibrofolliculomas, trichodiscomas, and acrochordons: the Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome

J Am Acad Dermatol. 1987 Feb;16(2 Pt 2):452-7. doi: 10.1016/s0190-9622(87)70060-7.

Abstract

The Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome is a triad of cutaneous lesions including multiple fibrofolliculomas, trichodiscomas, and acrochordons. The inheritance is autosomal dominant in nature. We present a family of three with multiple firm, skin-colored papules in whom the three types of lesions are documented. In addition, we discuss the clinical differential diagnosis of multiple firm, skin-colored papules.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Genes, Dominant*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin / pathology*
  • Skin Diseases / genetics*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology
  • Syndrome