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Pilomatricoma of the arm with extensive ossification.

TitlePilomatricoma of the arm with extensive ossification.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsIoannidis, O., Stavrakis T., Cheva A., Papadimitriou N., Kotronis A., Kakoutis E., & Makrantonakis N.
JournalAdv Med Sci
Volume55
Issue2
Pagination340-2
Date Published2010
ISSN1898-4002
KeywordsAdult, Arm, Female, Humans, Ossification, Heterotopic, Pilomatrixoma
Abstract

Pilomatricoma is a benign skin tumor derived from the hair follicle, usually located in the head and neck and presenting in the first two decades of life. Clinically it most commonly presents as a hard, mobile, well circumscribed nodule. Microscopically it is characterized by the presence of shadow cells and may show calcification, while extensive ossification is rare. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice, as the recurrence rate is very low. We present a rare case of late regressive pilomatricoma of the arm in a 33 year old female which presented with extensive ossification.

DOI10.2478/v10039-010-0010-y
Alternate JournalAdv Med Sci
PubMed ID20439187

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