Pilomatrix carcinoma: a case report and review of the literature

Eur J Surg Oncol. 1994 Dec;20(6):703-4.

Abstract

Pilomatrix carcinomas are malignant uncommon tumors of hair matrix origin. The clinicopathologic features of a case of pilomatrix carcinoma are described and compared with those of the previously reported cases. Because these tumors behave similarly to a basal cell carcinoma, a complete excision is necessary in order to minimize the likelihood of relapse.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Hair Diseases / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pilomatrixoma / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*