Pilomatrix carcinoma - pilomatrixoma: Two ends of the disease spectrum


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Case Report

Author :

Balasubramanian V, Suhaildeen, Sathya Narayanan, Prithviraj P

Volume :

3

Issue :

1

Abstract :

Pilomatrixoma, pilomatrix carcinoma, are neoplasms of skin appendage with differentiation towards hair follicle matrix cells. They represent two ends of the spectrum with varying clinical and pathological characteristics. Pilomatrix carcinoma is a rare malignant neoplasm, having a tendency to recur locally, with a rare propensity for distant metastasis. There is a need to differentiate the two entity, for appropriate selection of treatment. We describe a case of a pilomatrixoma in a 62 year old gentleman over the right chest along with a review of pathology and treatment options.

Keyword :

Pilomatrix Carcinoma, Pilomatrixoma, Cutaneous neoplasms.