BACKGROUND Trichoepithelioma is a rare benign skin lesion that originates from hair follicles. Trichoepitheliomas are mostly seen in the scalp, nose, forehead, and upper lip. METHODS We present a large family of Iranian origin with 15 individuals affected with multiple familial trichoepithelioma in four generations, and treated with three different methods. RESULTS Trichoepithelioma is his...

from a total of 600 nose and throat introduction swabs examined for diphtherie, 200 or 33% were positive. cultures were carfully classified on the basis of morphological appearance and biochemical characteristics into gravis, mitis and intermedius groups.  a special tellurite serum agar was used for colonial appearance. neill's broth culture was employed for haemolytic tests. the virulence of e...