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Angiofibroma
Angiofibroma, Hematoxylin and eosin stain, magnification ×10.
SpecialtyOncology Edit this on Wikidata
SymptomsItchiness and sometimes bleeding.[1]
ComplicationsFacial disfigurement and stigmatization.[1]
CausesLocal overgrowth of collagen, fibroblasts, and blood vessels.[1]
Risk factorsTuberous sclerosis, Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome, and Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1.[1]
Diagnostic methodSkin biopsy.[1]
Differential diagnosisIntradermal melanocytic naevus, Acne, Basal cell carcinoma, Viral warts, Subungual exostosis, Molluscum contagiosum, and Anogenital warts.[1]
TreatmentExcision, Dermabrasion, Using lasers, electrical, and radiofrequency devices, Cryotherapy, Topical podophyllotoxin, Topical rapamycin, and Topical beta-blockers.[1]

Angiofibroma (AGF) is a descriptive term for a wide range of benign skin or mucous membrane (i.e. the outer membrane lining body cavities such as the mouth and nose) lesions in which individuals have:

  1. benign papules, i.e. pinhead-sized elevations that lack visible evidence of containing fluid;
  2. nodules, i.e. small firm lumps usually >0.1 cm in diameter; and/or
  3. tumors, i.e. masses often regarded as ~0.8 cm or larger.
  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Angiofibroma: Types, Appearances and Causes — DermNet". dermnetnz.org. Retrieved 2023-10-28.

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