Cóbar Juan P, Ghaddar Sawsane, Feucht Markus G, Ardebol Javier
Department of Medical Research, Universidad Francisco Marroquín, Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Department of Medical Research, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
J Surg Case Rep. 2023 Apr 12;2023(4):rjad182. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjad182. eCollection 2023 Apr.
Pilomatrixoma is a benign skin tumor typically presenting as a hard, slow-growing mass arising from hair follicle matrix cells. While most encountered in children, giant pilomatrixoma seldomly presents in adults. In the present case, a large subcutaneous, nonpainful and slow-growing mass was discovered in the infraclavicular region of a 52-year-old male. Biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of giant pilomatrixoma. Despite its benign nature, tumor size and location can result in significant morbidity and cosmetic deformity. This case highlights the importance of considering pilomatrixomas in patients with a slow-growing mass, especially after an inciting event, such as an insect bite. Timely diagnosis and proper management can result in successful tumor removal with minimal cosmetic compromise.
毛发上皮瘤是一种良性皮肤肿瘤,通常表现为源于毛囊基质细胞的坚硬、生长缓慢的肿块。虽然多见于儿童,但巨大毛发上皮瘤在成人中很少见。在本病例中,一名52岁男性的锁骨下区域发现了一个大的皮下、无痛且生长缓慢的肿块。活检确诊为巨大毛发上皮瘤。尽管其性质为良性,但肿瘤大小和位置可导致明显的发病率和美容畸形。本病例强调了在出现生长缓慢的肿块的患者中,尤其是在有诱发事件(如昆虫叮咬)后,考虑毛发上皮瘤的重要性。及时诊断和妥善处理可成功切除肿瘤,同时将美容影响降至最低。