| Literature DB >> 29182000 |
G Beattie1, C Tai2, S Pinar Karakas3, E Cham4, O Idowu5, S Kim5.
Abstract
We describe the largest reported case of pilomatrixoma in the literature. While pilomatrixomas typically present as small soft-tissue nodules of the head, neck and upper extremities, they can also present as much larger masses in atypical locations. When they present in their usual size, pilomatrixomas have typical imaging features and can be correctly diagnosed with imaging studies before histological confirmation. Their clinical and imaging diagnosis become challenging when they are very large, as in our case. A giant pilomatrixoma should also be considered for paediatric patients presenting with a large subcutaneous soft-tissue mass.Entities:
Keywords: Pediatric; Pilomatrixoma
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29182000 PMCID: PMC5838698 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2017.0196
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann R Coll Surg Engl ISSN: 0035-8843 Impact factor: 1.891