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Leiomyoma

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pilar vs. angio
arise from erector pili muscle or wall of veins (other: dartos muscle of scrotum, areola, vulva)
autosomal dominant ??
may respond to alpha-adrenergic blockers

 

clinical:

tend to be solitary (except pili)
dermal papule; often oval; tender (SLANG ddx)
sometimes "christmas tree" pattern when multiple on the trunk