Three Cases of Pilomatricoma That Clinically Presented as Hemangioma on the Eyelid.
- Author:
Young Min SON
1
;
Hong Kyu KANG
;
So Young NA
;
Hye Young LEE
;
Jin Ok BAEK
;
Joo Young ROH
;
Jong Rok LEE
;
Yu Jin KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea. dmjj1@gilhospital.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Eyelid;
Pilomatricoma
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Basophils;
Biopsy;
Child;
Epidermis;
Eyebrows;
Eyelids;
Giant Cells, Foreign-Body;
Hair;
Head;
Hemangioma;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Neck;
Pilomatrixoma
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2009;47(8):951-955
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pilomatricoma is a common benign neoplasm that originates from the matrix of the hair root. The tumor usually presents as a deep-seated, solitary, firm nodule with overlying epidermis. It occurs more frequently in the head and neck region of children and adolescents, and it often involves the eyelid or eyebrow. Pilomatricoma is often misdiagnosed clinically and the correct diagnosis can be established only after excision and histological examination. The pathologic diagnosis of pilomatricoma is based on finding large masses of shadow cells, combined with basophilic cells, inflammation, foreign body giant cells, calcification and ossification. We report here on 3 cases of pilomatricoma that clinically presented as hemangioma on the eyelid. Punch and excisional biopsy were done after ultrasonography, and we diagnosed the lesions as eyelid pilomatricoma.
