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[Insulated arm pilomatrixoma: A rare localization. A case report]
A Daoudi1, F Boutayeb, A Elmrini
1Service de traumato-orthopédie, CHU Hassan-II, Fès, Maroc. daoudiabdelkrim@yahoo.fr
Chirurgie De La Main
|December 21, 2006
Summary
Pilomatrixoma, a rare benign skin tumor, typically affects the head and neck in young individuals. This case highlights a rare arm location in a 30-year-old, with successful excision and no recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Pilomatrixoma, also known as calcified epithelioma of Malherbe, is an uncommon benign neoplasm of the hair follicle matrix.
- It predominantly affects pediatric and adolescent populations, with a predilection for the head and neck region.
Observation:
- A 30-year-old female presented with a pilomatrixoma located on her right arm, an atypical site for this tumor.
- The lesion was surgically excised for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of pilomatrixoma.
- Post-operative follow-up at one year revealed no signs of tumor recurrence.
Implications:
- This case expands the known anatomical distribution of pilomatrixoma.
- It underscores the importance of considering pilomatrixoma in the differential diagnosis of cutaneous masses, even in unusual locations and age groups.
- Surgical excision appears to be an effective treatment with a low risk of recurrence.
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