Pilomatrixoma: a diagnostic pitfall on fine-needle aspiration cytology of benign ‘neck metastases’
Pilomatrixoma is a benign tumour that originates from the matrix of the hair root. This rare tumour is usually managed by the dermatologists. The commonest location of this tumour is in the head and neck region; hence, it can be encountered by any doctors with interest in this area. When presented...
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Faculty of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia
2014
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/40021/1/pilomatrixoma.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/40021/4/40021_pilomatrixoma.SCOPUS.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/40021/ http://iiumedic.net/imjm/v1/download/Volume%2013%20No%202/Pages%20from%20IMJM%20Vol%2013%20No%202%20pg63-66.pdf |
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| Summary: | Pilomatrixoma is a benign tumour that originates from the matrix of the hair root. This rare tumour is usually
managed by the dermatologists. The commonest location of this tumour is in the head and neck region; hence,
it can be encountered by any doctors with interest in this area. When presented in the neck, this hard tumour
may pose a diagnostic challenge. A case report of pilomatrixoma misdiagnosed as a metastatic neck disease
from fine-needle aspiration cytology is presented. The mistake in the diagnosis has led to a more aggressive and
high morbidity surgery than necessary. It is important that head and neck doctors be aware of this condition and
includes it in the differential diagnosis of hard masses presenting in the neck. |
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