Proliferating trichilemmal cyst

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Multiple scalp rounded swellings

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

CT brain

ct

Multiple partially calcified mass lesions in the subcutaneous tissues of the scalp (hair follicles-bearing layer).

Case Discussion

A trichilemmal cyst, also known as pilar tumor, is a common cyst that forms from a hair follicle. They are most often found on the scalp. The cysts are smooth, mobile and filled with keratin, a protein component found in hair, nails, and skin. In this case, the keratin has calcified.

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