title: Hyperplasia of sebaceous glands in a linear pattern of papules. Report of four cases.
abstract: Four cases of a clinically discernible hyperplasia of sebaceous glands in a linear pattern of papules were seen and studied at the Dominican Dermatological Institute in the past 3 years. The condition was found in three men and one woman and was characterized by a linear arrangement of papular lesions situated on the pre- and retroauricular regions, neck, and chin. The histologic features were stereotypic in all cases and consisted of hyperplasia of sebaceous glands.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005148:Facial Dermatoses / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012627:Sebaceous Glands / Q000473:pathology*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000473:pathology