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Angiofibroma, the Glossary

Angiofibroma (AGF) is a descriptive term for a wide range of benign skin or mucous membrane (i.e. the outer membrane lining body cavities such as the mouth and nose) lesions in which individuals have.^[1]

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Connective and soft tissue neoplasms

ABL (gene)

Tyrosine-protein kinase ABL1 also known as ABL1 is a protein that, in humans, is encoded by the ABL1 gene (previous symbol ABL) located on chromosome 9.

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Acne

Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a long-term skin condition that occurs when dead skin cells and oil from the skin clog hair follicles. Angiofibroma and acne are Cutaneous conditions.

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Androgen

An androgen (from Greek andr-, the stem of the word meaning "man") is any natural or synthetic steroid hormone that regulates the development and maintenance of male characteristics in vertebrates by binding to androgen receptors.

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Aryl hydrocarbon receptor repressor

The aryl-hydrocarbon receptor repressor also known as AHRR is a human gene.

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Basal-cell carcinoma

Basal-cell carcinoma (BCC), also known as basal-cell cancer, basalioma or rodent ulcer, is the most common type of skin cancer. Angiofibroma and basal-cell carcinoma are dermal and subcutaneous growths.

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Beta blocker

Beta blockers, also spelled β-blockers, are a class of medications that are predominantly used to manage abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia), and to protect the heart from a second heart attack after a first heart attack (secondary prevention).

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Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome

Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome (BHD), also Hornstein–Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome, Hornstein–Knickenberg syndrome, and fibrofolliculomas with trichodiscomas and acrochordons is a human, adult onset, autosomal dominant genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the folliculin (FLCN) gene.

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Clivus (anatomy)

The clivus (Latin for "slope") or Blumenbach clivus is a part of the occipital bone at the base of the skull.

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Collagen

Collagen is the main structural protein in the extracellular matrix of a body's various connective tissues.

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Connective tissue

Connective tissue is one of the four primary types of animal tissue, along with epithelial tissue, muscle tissue, and nervous tissue.

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Corona of glans penis

The corona of glans penis (or, directly from the Latin, the corona glandis penis) or penis crown refers to the rounded projecting border or flare that forms at the base of the glans in human males.

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Cranial cavity

The cranial cavity, also known as intracranial space, is the space within the skull that accommodates the brain.

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Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy, sometimes known as cold therapy, is the local or general use of low temperatures in medical therapy.

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Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion is a type of surgical skin planing, generally with the goal of removing acne, scarring and other skin or tissue irregularities, typically performed in a professional medical setting by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon trained specifically in this procedure.

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Eosin

Eosin is the name of several fluorescent acidic compounds which bind to and form salts with basic, or eosinophilic, compounds like proteins containing amino acid residues such as arginine and lysine, and stains them dark red or pink as a result of the actions of bromine on eosin.

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Fibroblast

A fibroblast is a type of biological cell typically with a spindle shape that synthesizes the extracellular matrix and collagen, produces the structural framework (stroma) for animal tissues, and plays a critical role in wound healing.

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Fibroblastic and myofibroblastic tumors

Fibroblastic and myofibroblastic tumors (FMTs) are tumors which develop from the mesenchymal stem cells which differentiate into fibroblasts (the most common cell type in connective tissue) and/or the myocytes/myoblasts that differentiate into muscle cells. Angiofibroma and Fibroblastic and myofibroblastic tumors are Benign neoplasms, connective and soft tissue neoplasms and dermal and subcutaneous growths.

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Genetic disorder

A genetic disorder is a health problem caused by one or more abnormalities in the genome.

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Genital wart

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV).

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GRB2-associated-binding protein 1

GRB2-associated-binding protein 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GAB1 gene.

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Groin

In human anatomy, the groin, also known as the inguinal region or iliac region, is the junctional area between the torso and the thigh.

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GTF2I

General transcription factor II-I is a protein that in humans is encoded by the GTF2I gene.

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Haematoxylin

Haematoxylin or hematoxylin, also called natural black 1 or C.I. 75290, is a compound extracted from heartwood of the logwood tree (Haematoxylum campechianum) with a chemical formula of.

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Human papillomavirus infection

Human papillomavirus infection (HPV infection) is caused by a DNA virus from the Papillomaviridae family.

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Itch

An itch (also known as pruritus) is a sensation that causes a strong desire or reflex to scratch.

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Lesion

A lesion is any damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by injury or diseases.

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List of skin conditions

Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. Angiofibroma and List of skin conditions are Cutaneous conditions.

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Macroscopic scale

The macroscopic scale is the length scale on which objects or phenomena are large enough to be visible with the naked eye, without magnifying optical instruments.

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Mast cell

A mast cell (also known as a mastocyte or a labrocyte) is a resident cell of connective tissue that contains many granules rich in histamine and heparin.

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Matrix (biology)

In biology, matrix (matrices) is the material (or tissue) in between a eukaryotic organism's cells.

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Melanocytic nevus

A melanocytic nevus (also known as nevocytic nevus, nevus-cell nevus and commonly as a mole) is usually a noncancerous condition of pigment-producing skin cells. Angiofibroma and melanocytic nevus are Benign neoplasms.

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Molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum (MC), sometimes called water warts, is a viral infection of the skin that results in small raised pink lesions with a dimple in the center.

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Mucous membrane

A mucous membrane or mucosa is a membrane that lines various cavities in the body of an organism and covers the surface of internal organs.

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Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1

Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN-1) is one of a group of disorders, the multiple endocrine neoplasias, that affect the endocrine system through development of neoplastic lesions in pituitary, parathyroid gland and pancreas.

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Neoplasm

A neoplasm is a type of abnormal and excessive growth of tissue.

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Nodule (medicine)

In medicine, nodules are small firm lumps, usually greater than 1 cm in diameter.

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Nuclear receptor coactivator 2

The nuclear receptor coactivator 2 also known as NCoA-2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NCOA2 gene.

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Papule

A papule is a small, well-defined bump in the skin.

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Pelvic cavity

The pelvic cavity is a body cavity that is bounded by the bones of the pelvis.

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Penile frenulum

The frenulum of the penis, often known simply as the frenulum (from) or frenum, is a thin elastic strip of tissue on the underside of the glans and the neck of the human penis.

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Pharynx

The pharynx (pharynges) is the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity, and above the esophagus and trachea (the tubes going down to the stomach and the lungs respectively).

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Podophyllotoxin

Podophyllotoxin (PPT) is the active ingredient in Podofilox, which is a medical cream that is used to treat genital warts and molluscum contagiosum.

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Progesterone

Progesterone (P4) is an endogenous steroid and progestogen sex hormone involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis of humans and other species.

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Pterygoid processes of the sphenoid

The pterygoid processes of the sphenoid (from Greek pteryx, pterygos, "wing"), one on either side, descend perpendicularly from the regions where the body and the greater wings of the sphenoid bone unite.

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Radiofrequency ablation

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), also called fulguration, is a medical procedure in which part of the electrical conduction system of the heart, tumor or other dysfunctional tissue is ablated using the heat generated from medium frequency alternating current (in the range of 350–500 kHz).

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Retinoblastoma protein

The retinoblastoma protein (protein name abbreviated Rb; gene name abbreviated Rb, RB or RB1) is a tumor suppressor protein that is dysfunctional in several major cancers.

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Scrotum

In most terrestrial mammals, the scrotum (scrotums or scrota; possibly from Latin scortum, meaning "hide" or "skin") or scrotal sac is a part of the external male genitalia located at the base of the penis.

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Sirolimus

Sirolimus, also known as rapamycin and sold under the brand name Rapamune among others, is a macrolide compound that is used to coat coronary stents, prevent organ transplant rejection, treat a rare lung disease called lymphangioleiomyomatosis, and treat perivascular epithelioid cell tumour (PEComa).

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Skin biopsy

Skin biopsy is a biopsy technique in which a skin lesion is removed to be sent to a pathologist to render a microscopic diagnosis.

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Social stigma is the disapproval of, or discrimination against, an individual or group based on perceived characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angiofibroma

Also known as Fibrous papule, Linear angiofibroma.

, Sphenopalatine foramen, Subungual exostosis, Tuberous sclerosis, Type I collagen, Vagina, Vestibular papillomatosis, Vulva, Wart.

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Connective and soft tissue neoplasms

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