Pilomatrixoma of the forearm: a case report

Iowa Orthop J. 2009:29:121-3.

Abstract

Pilomatrixoma is a benign neoplasm derived from hair follicle matrix cells. Involvement of the upper extremities is relatively uncommon and can be mistaken for malignancy. We present the case of a 52-year-old woman with a pilomatrixoma of the forearm, and we review the literature regarding pilomatrixomas in the upper extremity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Female
  • Forearm
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pilomatrixoma / diagnosis*
  • Pilomatrixoma / pathology
  • Pilomatrixoma / surgery
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery