Piloleiomyoma with segmental distribution--Case report

An Bras Dermatol. 2015 May-Jun;90(3 Suppl 1):178-80. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20153769.

Abstract

Piloleiomyoma is an uncommon benign neoplasm arising from the erector pilorum muscle. It presents as reddish-brown papules or nodules, in general located on the limbs or trunk, often painful. The present paper describes a case of piloleiomyoma with segmental distribution on left trunk, with an important expression of pain.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dermis / pathology
  • Humans
  • Leiomyoma / pathology*
  • Male
  • Pain / etiology
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Smooth Muscle Tumor / pathology*