Pilomatrix carcinoma - pilomatrixoma: Two ends of the disease spectrum

V, Balasubramanian; , Suhaildeen; Narayanan, Sathya; P, Prithviraj

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Pilomatrix carcinoma - pilomatrixoma: Two ends of the disease spectrum

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Balasubramanian V

Suhaildeen ^*

Sathya Narayanan

Prithviraj P

IP Journal of Diagnostic Pathology and Oncology. 3(1):50-51, 2018. | 10.18231/2581-3706.2018.0012

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Pilomatrixoma, pilomatrix carcinoma, are neoplasms of skin appendage with differentiation towards hair follicle matrix cells. They represent two ends of the spectrum with varying clinical and pathological characteristics. Pilomatrix carcinoma is a rare malignant neoplasm, having a tendency to recur locally, with a rare propensity for distant metastasis.
There is a need to differentiate the two entity, for appropriate selection of treatment. We describe a case of a pilomatrixoma in a 62 year old gentleman over the right chest along with a review of pathology and treatment options.

Keywords: Pilomatrix Carcinoma, Pilomatrixoma, Cutaneous neoplasms.

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IP Journal of Diagnostic Pathology and Oncology

Pilomatrix carcinoma - pilomatrixoma: Two ends of the disease spectrum

Author Details: Balasubramanian V Suhaildeen * Sathya Narayanan Prithviraj P

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Author Details:

Balasubramanian V

Suhaildeen ^*

Sathya Narayanan

Prithviraj P