Adenoma sebaceum
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Adenoma sebaceum is a misnamed cutaneous disorder consisting of angiofibroma
s that begin in childhood and appear clinically as red papule
s on the face. Adenoma sebaceum may at times be associated with tuberous sclerosis
. Gradually the papules become more prominent with time and persist throughout life.
Angiofibroma
Angiofibromas are small, reddish brown or even flesh-colored, smooth, shiny, 0.1- to 0.3 cm papules present over the sides of the nose and the medial portions of the cheeks. It contains fibrous tissue....
s that begin in childhood and appear clinically as red papule
Papule
A papule is a circumscribed, solid elevation of skin with no visible fluid, varying in size from a pinhead to 1 cm.With regard to the quote "...varying in size from a pinhead to 1cm," depending on which text is referenced, some authors state the cutoff between a papule and a plaque as 0.5cm,...
s on the face. Adenoma sebaceum may at times be associated with tuberous sclerosis
Tuberous sclerosis
Tuberous sclerosis or tuberous sclerosis complex is a rare multi-system genetic disease that causes non-malignant tumors to grow in the brain and on other vital organs such as the kidneys, heart, eyes, lungs, and skin. A combination of symptoms may include seizures, developmental delay, behavioral...
. Gradually the papules become more prominent with time and persist throughout life.