Calcifying Epithelioma of Malherbe

Calcifying Epithelioma of Malherbe

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Contributed byLester Fahrner, MD+1 moreJul 25, 2022

The topic Calcifying Epithelioma of Malherbe you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition 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
  • Around 20% of hair follicle tumors are Pilomatricomas. They can occur in children and adults, though a bimodal age distribution pattern is observed
  • 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 genetic conditions, such as Steinert syndrome, Sotos syndrome, myotonic dystrophy, and many others
  • The cause of Pilomatricoma is related to genetic factors for both the familial type and sporadic type
  • The treatment of Pilomatricoma is based on the signs and symptoms that develop and the presence of underlying conditions (if any). In a majority of cases, no treatment may be necessary for solitary tumors. A simple surgical excision of the tumor is considered curative
  • The prognosis for Pilomatricoma is excellent with suitable treatment. However, the prognosis of Pilomatricoma linked to an underlying genetic disorder is dependent upon the severity of the disorder

Please find comprehensive information on Pilomatricoma regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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