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Bullous Pilomatricoma of the Neck With Lymphatic Involvement: A Case Report
Guillermo Roa Álvarez1, Mario Shuchleib Cukiert2, Felix R Hernández Altamirano3
1School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico City, MEX.
Cureus
|March 30, 2026
Summary
This case report details a rare bullous pilomatricoma, a benign skin tumor, in a young adult. The study highlights its unusual presentation and confirms surgical excision as an effective treatment for this hair matrix cell neoplasm.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Pilomatricoma is a benign hair matrix cell neoplasm, typically presenting as a firm dermal nodule in younger individuals.
- Uncommon variants, such as the bullous (lymphangiectatic) type, can mimic other cystic or vascular lesions, posing diagnostic challenges.
- The bullous variant is exceptionally rare, with limited documented cases.

