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Pilomatrixoma  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A tumor composed of cells resembling those of the hair matrix, which undergo 'mummification' and may calcify. It is a relatively uncommon tumor, which may occur at any age from infancy. The majority of patients are under 20, and females are affected more than males. The lesion is usually a solitary deep dermal or subcutaneous tumor 3-30 mm in diameter, situated in the head, neck, or upper extremity. (From Rook et al., Textbook of Dermatology, 4th ed, p2401)

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Entry terms

  • Benign Pilomatricoma
  • Benign Pilomatrixoma
  • Calcifying Epithelioma of Malherbe
  • Epithelioma Calcificans Of Malherbe
  • Malherbe Calcifying Epithelioma
  • Pilomatricoma

In other languages

  • French

  • Épithélioma calcifié de Malherbe
  • Épithélioma momifié
  • Épithélioma momifié de Malherbe
  • Pilomatricome
  • Tumeur de Malherbe

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