title: Eruptive vellus hair cysts and neurologic abnormalities: two related conditions?
abstract: A fifteen-year-old white boy with a history of seizure disorder, borderline cognitive function, academic difficulty, and explosive temper outbursts was evaluated for asymptomatic flesh-colored papules appearing on his chest, abdomen, and axillae. Examination of a biopsy specimen showed eruptive vellus hair cysts; results of genetic, endocrinologic, and neuropsychiatric evaluation revealed abnormalities suggestive of a previously undescribed neurocutaneous syndrome.
authors.affiliation: University of South Florida, College of Medicine, Tampa.
authors.forename: M B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.forename: B G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Kouseff
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Silver
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Shenefelt
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Fenske
authors.forename: C G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Espinoza
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006201:Hair Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy