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Pilomatricoma of the thigh: a case report


Rita Ait Benhamou
Maria Kharbouch
Hamza Tazi
Zineb Basri
Mohamed Amine Lakhdari
Oqbani Kenza
Mounia El Omari

Abstract

Pilomatricoma, formerly known as calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe, is a rare, benign, annexic skin tumor developed from the cells of the pilar matrix. The cure without recurrence is the rule after complete surgical excision. Clinical diagnosis is challenging. Actually, differential diagnosis include malignant pilomatricoma or trichomatrical carcinoma with significant aggressive potential. However, the diagnosis of pilomatricoma must remain clinical and be confirmed histologically. We report the rare case of a pilomatricoma, in an unusual location in the thigh.


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