Pilomatricoma with extensive ossification and marrow formation: a case report and review of literature
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.
Authors
- Samina Zaman
- Ghazi Zafar
- Rafeya Yasin
- Sameen Afzal
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pakistan Journal of Pathology
- Published
- 2025-03-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.55629/pakjpathol.v36i1.828
- Primary Topic
- Cancer and Skin Lesions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00