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  • Pathology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Pilomatrixomas are typically small, benign skin tumors.
  • Common locations include the head, neck, and extremities.
  • Standard imaging aids diagnosis for typical-sized lesions.

Observation:

  • This report details the largest pilomatrixoma documented in medical literature.
  • The giant pilomatrixoma presented as a large mass in an atypical location.
  • Diagnosis was challenging due to the atypical size and location.

Findings:

  • Large pilomatrixomas can mimic other soft-tissue tumors.
  • Imaging features may be atypical for giant pilomatrixomas.
  • Histological confirmation remains crucial for definitive diagnosis.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider giant pilomatrixoma in pediatric patients with large subcutaneous masses.
  • Atypical presentations necessitate a broader differential diagnosis.
  • Further research into the imaging characteristics of giant pilomatrixomas is warranted.