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Pilomatricoma with extensive ossification and marrow formation: a case report and review of literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Pilomatricomas are follicular cystic neoplasms involving the dermis and subcutaneous tissue and have a benign behavior. Clinically they may present as hard papules or nodules. Histologically, they comprise of mummified cells, fibrillary bodies and trichohyaline granules. Excision is usually curative. Here we present a case of female patient with a lesion on back that turned out to be pilomatricoma but with extensive ossification.

Source: Pakistan Journal of Pathology

DOI: 10.55629/pakjpathol.v36i1.828

Authors: Rafeya Yasin, Sameen Afzal, Ghazi Zafar, Samina Zaman

Language: English

Topic: Cancer and Skin Lesions

Subfield: Dermatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409120062

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