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KMID : 0363220090470020230
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Korean Journal of Dermatology
2009 Volume.47 No. 2 p.230 ~ p.232
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A Case of Congenital Isolated Collagenoma on the Scalp
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Lee Young-Wook
Park Eun-Ju
Jo Hee-Jin
Kim Kwang-Ho
Kim Kwang-Joong
Jung Suck-Joon
Seo Young-Ju
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Abstract
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Collagenomas, or connective tissue nevi of the collagen type, represent a hamartomatous overgrowth of normal collagen. Isolated collagenoma is rare and most commonly presents in childhood. We herein report a rare case of congenital isolated collagenoma on the scalp without any associated abnormality. A 4-year-old boy with normal development presented with 2x1.5 cm sized, soft, dome-shaped brownish nodule on the scalp. Histopathologic study revealed collagen bundles with thickened appearance, a condition consistent with collagenoma.
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KEYWORD
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Congenital isolated collagenoma, Scalp
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