Pilomatricoma in the infraorbital region
Pilomatricoma, also referred to as <i>Pilomatrixomas or Calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe</i>, is a rare benign skin tumor derived from hair follicle matrix cells, presents a diagnostic challenge due to its diverse clinical manifestations. Females are more commonly affected by Pilomatricoma. This condition typically manifests as a painless, firm, and slowly progressive lesion. Histopathological analysis shows characteristic findings, such as basaloid cells at the periphery and shadow cells centrally. Immunohistochemical studies assess the expression of cytokeratin's associated with hair matrix differentiation. Complete surgical excision remains the cornerstone of treatment, ensuring favorable outcomes and minimizing the risk of recurrence. Awareness of this entity among clinicians is essential for timely recognition and appropriate intervention. In this specific case-study, we present a case of Pilomatricoma situated in the lower left orbital region of a 32-year-old male individual who had been noticing swelling in that vicinity over the preceding 7 months.
Authors
- Varun Rastogi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7916-6609)
- Nisha Maddheshiya
- Sandhya Chaurasia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6885-4989)
- Dilasha Dhungel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9506-000X)
Institutions
- College of Medical Sciences (NP)
- Universal College of Medical Sciences
- Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
- Banaras Hindu University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9322
- Primary Topic
- Cancer and Skin Lesions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00