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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 A HISTOCHEMICAL TEST FOR CITRULLINE ADAPTATION OF THE CARBAMIDO DIACETYL REACTION TO HISTOLOGIC SECTIONS WITH POSITIVE RESULTS IN PILOMATRIXOMAS (CALCIFYING EPITHELIOMAS)

20 citations , February 1968 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry”

A new test more accurately detects citrulline in hair follicles and pilomatrixomas.

research Expression of type I hair keratins in follicular tumours

26 citations , May 2001 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Pilomatrixomas likely originate from the hair matrix due to changes in hair keratin expression.

research Cutaneous Neoplasms in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

10 citations , January 2016 in “Dermatology”

People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 tend to develop basal cell carcinoma at a younger age but not more frequently than others.

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.

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