Recurrent Giant Pilomatrixoma of the Face : A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Salama, Andrew
Nadershah, Mohammed
Alshadwi, Ahmad
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pilomatrixoma, also known as pilomatricoma, is a benign tumor that originates from the matrix of the hair root.
It usually presents as a single, slow-growing subcutaneous or intradermal firm nodule with a general size of less than 3 centimeters (cm) in diameter.
However, giant pilomatrixomas (more than 5 cm) have been reported infrequently.
It is more common in females and usually presents during the first two decades of life (60%) as an asymptomatic, mobile, hard, elastic mass.
Most of the cases are benign and affect the face.
The authors report a rare case of a giant pilomatricoma of the cheek and discuss the surgical management of these lesions, histopathological findings, and review of the literature.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nadershah, Mohammed& Alshadwi, Ahmad& Salama, Andrew. 2012. Recurrent Giant Pilomatrixoma of the Face : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nadershah, Mohammed…[et al.]. Recurrent Giant Pilomatrixoma of the Face : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Nadershah, Mohammed& Alshadwi, Ahmad& Salama, Andrew. Recurrent Giant Pilomatrixoma of the Face : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-453772
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-453772