Pilomatrixoma in the Parotid Region - A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 7
Abstract
Pilomatrixoma is a relatively benign cutaneous adnexal neoplasm with differentiation towards the matrix and inner sheath of a normal hair follicle as well as hair cortex. It is commonly seen in head and neck region. We present a case of 49-year-old female presenting with a swelling in the preauricular region. She was referred for Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC). On aspiration, smears showed picture of benign salivary gland neoplasm. However, histopathological diagnosis was pilomatrixoma.
Authors and Affiliations
Meena Patil| Associate Professor, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India Corresponding e-mail: patilmeena64@gmail.com, Ravi swami| Associate Professor, Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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