| Literature DB >> 19119111 |
Bengu Nisa Akay1, Ayse Boyvat, Aylin Okcu Heper, Ezgi Unlu.
Abstract
Piloleiomyomas are benign smooth muscle tumors arising from the arrectores pilorum muscles in the skin. They usually occur as multiple firm dermal nodules located on the extremities and trunk. Solitary lesions are rare. Leiomyomas usually develop during adolescence or early adult life. Congenital pilar leiomiyoma is an extremely rare entity. We present a case of congenital solitary pilar leiomyoma located on the face.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 19119111 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2008.05.030
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Acad Dermatol ISSN: 0190-9622 Impact factor: 11.527