Vol 7, No 2 (2021)
Review paper
Published online: 2021-06-02
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Dilated Pore of Winer — clinical picture, diagnostics and treatment

Filip Staszewski1, Gabriela Szypuła1, Andrzej Jaworek2, Anna Wojas-Pelc2
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Forum Dermatologicum 2021;7(2):56-59.
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  1. Studenckie Koło Naukowe Dermatologii, Collegium Medicum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego, Kraków
  2. Katedra i Klinika Dermatologii, Collegium Medicum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego, Kraków

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Vol 7, No 2 (2021)
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Published online: 2021-06-02

Abstract

Dilated pore of Winer is a benign cutaneous lesion of unknown etiology. Clinically it resembles a giant comedo, often plugged with a core of keratin. It occurs mainly in middle-aged people and the elderly. Dilated pore is typically located on the face and neck. It is usually a clinical diagnosis. Histopathologic examination should be performed if there is any doubt. It is a benign adnexal neoplasm of the follicular infundibulum. Dilated pore of Winer is never malignant, though it can be considered as a cosmetic defect. Excision is curative in most cases.

Abstract

Dilated pore of Winer is a benign cutaneous lesion of unknown etiology. Clinically it resembles a giant comedo, often plugged with a core of keratin. It occurs mainly in middle-aged people and the elderly. Dilated pore is typically located on the face and neck. It is usually a clinical diagnosis. Histopathologic examination should be performed if there is any doubt. It is a benign adnexal neoplasm of the follicular infundibulum. Dilated pore of Winer is never malignant, though it can be considered as a cosmetic defect. Excision is curative in most cases.

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Keywords

dilated pore of Winer; histopathology of dilated pore of Winer; differential diagnosis; treatment of dilated pore of Winer

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Title

Dilated Pore of Winer — clinical picture, diagnostics and treatment

Journal

Forum Dermatologicum

Issue

Vol 7, No 2 (2021)

Article type

Review paper

Pages

56-59

Published online

2021-06-02

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DOI

10.5603/FD.a2021.0007

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Forum Dermatologicum 2021;7(2):56-59.

Keywords

dilated pore of Winer
histopathology of dilated pore of Winer
differential diagnosis
treatment of dilated pore of Winer

Authors

Filip Staszewski
Gabriela Szypuła
Andrzej Jaworek
Anna Wojas-Pelc

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