Fordyce spots

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Fordyce spots are sebaceous glands that are not accompanied by hair follicles.[1] They may be found on the penis.[2]

Gross

  • White papules.

See also

References

  1. Monteil, RA. (Jun 1981). "[Fordyce's spots: disease, heterotopia or adenoma? Histological and ultrastructural study].". J Biol Buccale 9 (2): 109-28. PMID 6943138.
  2. Massmanian, A.; Sorni Valls, G.; Vera Sempere, FJ. (Sep 1995). "Fordyce spots on the glans penis.". Br J Dermatol 133 (3): 498-500. PMID 8547020.