This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: ENT
What is rhinophyma: September 2010 
Select and explain. 
A. Hyperophy of sweat glands, B. Hyperophy of sebaceous glands, C. Hyperophy of meibomian glands, D. Hyperophy of lacrimal gland
B: Hyperophy of sebaceous glands
Answer: B: Hyperophy of sebaceous glands 
Explanation: Ans. B: Hyperophy of sebaceous glands Rhinophyma is a slowly progressive condition due to hyperophy of the sebaceous glands of the tip of nose often seen in cases of long-standing acne rosacea; it is not a neoplasm. It presents as a pink, lobulated mass over the nose with superficial vascular dilation; it mostly affects men past middle age.