Author/Authors :
KARADAG, Ayse Serap Ankara Keçiören Research and Training Hospital - Department of Dermatology, TURKEY , EKSIOGLU, Meral Ankara Research and Training Hospital - Department of Dermatology, TURKEY , ÖZLÜK, Ekin Ankara Research and Training Hospital - Department of Dermatology, TURKEY , AKBAY, Gülfer Ankara Research and Training Hospital - Department of Dermatology, TURKEY , EKEN, Alev Ankara Research and Training Hospital - Department of Dermatology, TURKEY , SEREL, Savas Ankara Üniversitesi - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, TURKEY , ASTARCI, Hesna Müzeyyen Ankara Research and Training Hospital - Department of Pathology, TURKEY
Abstract :
Background: Pilomatricoma is a rare, benign adnexal tumor differentiating toward elements of the hairmatrix and shaft. It typically presents as a solitary, deep, dermal nodule. In addition, bullous changes can berarely seen. Methods: A 16-year-old girl with firm, mobile, multilobule and non-tender mass that has a soft, hemorrhagic blister-like formation on the left infraclavicular region is described.Results: The histopathologic findings were consistent with pilomatricoma. In the dermis above the tumor,there were numerous dilated lymphatic and blood vessels. No pathologic elastic fibrils were identified with elastin stains. Collagen fibrils were normal with Mason trichrome stain.Conclusions: The patient is diagnosed as pilomatricoma with bullous appearance.
