The topic Calcifying Epitheliocarcinoma you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Malignant Pilomatricoma.

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• Pilomatricoma is a benign and generally slow-growing skin tumor of the hair follicle. It is common and occurs on the skin as a cystic nodule, usually in the head and neck region
• Malignant Pilomatricoma is an extremely rare tumor that may develop spontaneously, when there is no history of benign Pilomatricoma. In many cases,  malignancy may also occur from benign Pilomatricomas
• Generally, there are two kinds of Pilomatricomas:
  • Sporadic type of Pilomatricoma, in which a single tumor is observed
  • Familial type of Pilomatricoma, in which multiple tumors are observed. It often occurs in association with certain genetic conditions
• The cause of Malignant Pilomatricoma may be related to genetic factors for both types (familial and sporadic). The condition is mostly observed in elderly men
• This cancerous tumor type may infiltrate local tissues, but only rarely metastasizes. Recurrence after removal of Malignant Pilomatricoma can also be noted
• In majority of cases, a complete surgical excision is the preferred mode of treatment for this malignant tumor. In rare cases of metastasis, a combination of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical procedures may be used
• The outcome for an individual with Malignant Pilomatricoma depends upon various factors, but is usually good with appropriate treatment

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