Presentation
Multiple palpable scalp lesions with some pain.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pilomatrixoma
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Multiple well defined variable sizes and shape calcified lesions are seen within subcutaneous region of the scalp.
Case Discussion
Pilomatrixoma, or calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe, is a rare benign tumour of hair-follicle origin that mainly arises in the head and neck region. It is thought to arise from skin appendages. The lesion arises in the dermis from primitive cells that normally differentiate into hair matrix cells.
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