Familial cylindromatosis
Overview
Familial cylindromatosis: A rare familial condition characterized by the development of multiple little tumors on various parts of the body that grow hair. The tumors originate mainly from the sweat and scent producing glands. The growths occur mainly on the head and neck. Tumors close together may merge and ulcerate or become infected. The tumors usually start after the first decade and continue to grow slowly in size and number. In rare severe cases, the cylindromas may be the size of fists.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Familial cylindromatosis includes the 3 symptoms listed below: * Bumps on scalp * Bumps on skin * Disfigurement
Diagnosis
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Familial cylindromatosis. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Familial cylindromatosis has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Familial cylindromatosis signs or Familial cylindromatosis symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Familial cylindromatosis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Familial cylindromatosis symptoms.