Pilomatrixomas in children: Report of 149 cases. A retrospective study at two children’s hospitals

Abstract

A pilomatrixoma is a benign skin tumor common in children, which develops from the matrix cells of hair follicles. It presents as a nodule or tumor of approximately 0.5-3 cm in size, with calcium-like consistency, faceted edges, and blue erythematous overlying skin. Sometimes, the skin may atrophy and look like a blister or even extrude calcium. Diagnosis is suspected based on the typical clinical presentation and supplementary imaging tests. The definite diagnosis is made according to histological findings. Surgical removal is the treatment of choice.Here we describe the epidemiological and clinical data, supplementary tests, and surgical techniques in relation to

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“…It usually presents as a firm or stone-hard solitary nodule or indurated tumour. The elective localizations are the head, neck or extremities ( 1 , 2 ). Multiple pilomatricomas can rarely reveal Steinert myotonic dystrophy ( 1 , 2 ).…”

“…The elective localizations are the head, neck or extremities ( 1 , 2 ). Multiple pilomatricomas can rarely reveal Steinert myotonic dystrophy ( 1 , 2 ). Pilomatricomas usually grow slowly for a few years and do not show spontaneous regression.…”