Hand Pilomatrixoma: A Rare Localization
May 2023
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Cureus
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TLDR A rare hair follicle tumor in the hand was successfully removed with no return after four years.
Pilomatrixoma is a benign tumor of the hair follicle, typically found in the head and neck, and often misdiagnosed as other skin lesions. This report highlights a rare case of pilomatrixoma located in the left hand of a 40-year-old patient. The tumor was surgically treated, and there was no recurrence after four years of follow-up.