Pilomatricoma of the Inferolateral Area of the Parotid Gland

Pilomatricoma is the second most common benign dermal-subcutaneous tumor of the head and neck region, after epidermoid cyst, originating from the outer sheath cells of the hair follicle. It can be easily treated with surgical excision. However, it is a relatively unknown skin lesion to maxillofacial...

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Published in대한구강악안면병리학회지, 41(1) pp. 51 - 54
Main Authors 장성백, 신홍인, 김진욱, 최소영
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 대한구강악안면병리학회 01.02.2017
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Summary:Pilomatricoma is the second most common benign dermal-subcutaneous tumor of the head and neck region, after epidermoid cyst, originating from the outer sheath cells of the hair follicle. It can be easily treated with surgical excision. However, it is a relatively unknown skin lesion to maxillofacial surgeons. Therefore, we report a case of pilomatricoma occuring inferolateral area of the parotid gland in a 54-year-old man; with a review of the relevant literature. KCI Citation Count: 0
Bibliography:G704-001056.2017.41.1.007
ISSN:1225-1577