Pilomatricoma totally calcified in a child: A rare presentation

Zimmermann, Caroline; Reisdoerfer, Gisele; Araújo, Maria Christina Barbosa de

doi:10.1016/j.ajoms.2019.10.010

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“…1 The nodule, often found in the head and neck regions, as well as the upper extremities, typically presents in adolescents. [2][3][4] Less frequently, the nodule has also been observed on the trunk and extremities. 5,6 Pilomatricoma is more frequently observed in individuals of the white race and shows a predominance in females.…”

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Pilomatricoma Located at the Identical Position in the Right Upper Limb of the Twins: A Rare Case Report

Zhang,

Lu,

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Introduction: Rare studies have reported pilomatricoma in twins, and extremely rare cases showed lesions in the same part of the body position. We reported a case of monozygotic twins with pilomatricoma in the same location on the skin of the right upper extremity. Case Presentation: Seven-year-old monozygotic twins presented to our department with a palpable, painless, and solid mass in the subcutaneous tissue of the right upper limb. A 1.5-cm diameter nodule was seen on the anterolateral aspect of the right upper extremity of the twins. The node was irregular in shape, and upon palpation, the patients reported no noticeable tenderness. Following the administration of local anesthesia, the twins underwent surgical procedure to excise the solid mass. Finally, they were diagnosed with pilomatricoma based on the clinical and histopathological features. Complete surgical resection followed by primary closure was performed. During a follow-up period of three years, there has been no recurrence observed in the twins. Conclusion:We reported a case of monozygotic twins with pilomatricoma in the same location on the skin of the right upper arm. Our findings underscore the requirement of considering genetic factors in the diagnosis and treatment of the rare conditions.

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