Experiences with Head and Neck Pilomatrixoma

Year 2023, Volume: 33 Issue: 2, 53 - 56, 22.06.2023

İmdat Yüce , Emre Solguntekin , Alperen Vural , Sedat Çağlı , Özlem Canöz

https://doi.org/10.26650/Tr-ENT.2023.1200106

Abstract

Objective: The study aims to provide more information about the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of pilomatrixoma, of which little is known. Materials and Method: The research retrospectively studies pilomatrixoma cases that were operated by a department of otorhinolaryngology between January 2018-October 2021. Results: Pilomatrixoma is a benign tumor originating from the hair follicle matrix and is observed more frequently in women than in men. It is most commonly seen as a nodule in the head and neck region under the skin. This study examines 7 cases diagnosed as pilomatrixoma. Discussion: Pilomatrixoma should also be especially considered in palpable superficial or ulcerated lesions in the preauricular region, and differential diagnosis of pilomatrixoma should be made with parotid tumors.

Keywords

pilomatrixoma, head and neck, benign tumor

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