A rare skin tumor that Mimicks basal cell cancer: Trichoepithelioma

Introduction Trichoepithelioma is a rare, skin-colored, benign adnexal skin tumor that develops from the germinative cells of the folliculo-sebaceous unit. It is most commonly observed in the head and neck region The exact incidence and prevalence are unknown, but cases are extremely rare. Clinically, it can mimic other cutaneous adnexal tumors as well as, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), both histologically and clinically. In this case report, the diagnosis and treatment process of a patient diagnosed with trichoepithelioma, which mimics BCC and is very rare, is presented in the light of the literature.