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Pseudocystic pilomatricoma: A new variant and review of the literature.

Authors :
Sung KY
Lee S
Jeong Y
Lee SY
Source :
The Australasian journal of dermatology [Australas J Dermatol] 2021 Feb; Vol. 62 (1), pp. 60-63. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jul 23.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

A classic pilomatricoma, which usually presents with an asymptomatic, solitary, firm, subcutaneous nodule in the head, neck, or extremities of the paediatric population, is easily diagnosed based on its characteristic clinical and histopathological features. However, its variants often pose particular diagnostic challenges to clinicians due to their rarity and diverse clinicopathological features. We present a new pseudocystic variant, manifesting as solid lesions floating in a fluid-filled sac.<br /> (© 2020 The Australasian College of Dermatologists.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1440-0960
Volume :
62
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Australasian journal of dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32700760
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ajd.13402