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Bilateral Cervical Pilomatricoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma for the Pediatric Otolaryngologist.

Authors :
Rossi NA
Gietzen R
Clement CG
Ohlstein JF
Pine HS
Szeremeta W
McKinnon BJ
Daram S
Source :
Ear, nose, & throat journal [Ear Nose Throat J] 2022 Jul; Vol. 101 (6), pp. 368-371. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Sep 28.
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Pilomatricomas are benign skin tumors often encountered by otolaryngologists but frequently misdiagnosed. Although they can occur at any age, they commonly present in children as a discolored superficial lesion adhered to the overlying skin. Accurate preoperative diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management, which is surgical in most cases. Here, we present bilateral pilomatricomas mimicking features of several other diagnoses in a pediatric patient. The patient was successfully treated with surgical excision. This case presented a unique diagnostic challenge, as the lesions exhibited features of several common diagnoses. In general, surgical management of pilomatricoma is curative, and recurrence is rare.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1942-7522
Volume :
101
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ear, nose, & throat journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32986491
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0145561320958978