Oral Trichogranuloma in an Asian 12-Year-Old Female With Trichotillomania

We report an unusual case of acquired pilonidal sinus as a consequence of the unconscious habit of chewing on the hairs in a 12-year-old girl. Although most commonly located in the gluteal cleft, it has been reported in several areas of the body (including face), but to the best of our knowledge, this is the first report in the oral cavity.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - October 5, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Laura Taboada Paz, Jos é Manuel Suárez Peñaranda, Abel García García Tags: Pathology Source Type: research