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GlossaryPilomatricoma

benign skin tumor originating from hair follicle matrix cells

Pilomatricoma, also known as Calcifying Epithelioma of Malherbe or Pilomatrixoma, is a benign skin tumor that originates from hair follicle matrix cells. It typically presents as a firm, painless lump under the skin, often on the face, neck, or arms, and can sometimes become calcified. While it is generally non-cancerous, surgical removal is usually recommended to prevent potential complications.

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research Solitary, Subcutaneous, Fixed, Firm, and Fast-Growing Nodule

March 2022 in “JAAD case reports”

A man had a non-cancerous, fast-growing skin lump on his arm that was removed with surgery.

research Multiple Pilomatrixoma in Turner Syndrome

12 citations , May 2009 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery”

Multiple pilomatrixoma may indicate Turner syndrome.

research An Unusual Presentation of Pilomatrixoma

2 citations , August 2008 in “Journal of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences”

A painless cheek lump was misdiagnosed but found to be a rare, benign skin lesion called pilomatrixoma, treatable by surgery.

research Development of Pilomatrixoma at the Vaccination Site: A Rare Complication of COVID-19 Vaccination – A Case Report

2 citations , October 2023 in “The American journal of case reports”

A man developed a benign tumor at his COVID-19 vaccination site, which was successfully removed with surgery.

research Bullous Pilomatrixoma: Without a Shadow of Doubt – Role of ROSE and Cytology

1 citations , January 2022 in “Indian dermatology online journal”

Fine needle aspiration with rapid on-site evaluation is useful for diagnosing pilomatrixoma.

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