[Perforating pilomatrixoma in adults]

G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 1990 Jun;125(6):277-9.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Two rare cases of perforating pilomatrixoma similar to those reported in the literature are described. Clinical examination showed in two old-women a reddish inflammatory exophytic tumor, 1 cm in diameter, with central erosive surface, with a rapid growth (3-5 months). Histologic examination showed: multiple masses of basophilic cells situated in the upper dermis making contact with the epidermis in a "follicle-like" opening; occurrence of transepithelial elimination phenomena.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*