Pilomatrixoma: a rare condition in the differential diagnosis of a parotid swelling.
Pilomatrixoma is an uncommon tumour arising from hair follicles. It is more common in the hair bearing areas of the upper region of the body, but is relatively rare. A case is presented in which clinical examination, ultrasound and computed tomography suggested the presence of a pleomorphic adenoma arising from the superficial lobe of the parotid gland, but at operation the mass was found to be separate from it and subsequent histological examination revealed a pilomatrixoma.
Williams
M D
MD
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Military Hospital, London.
Pearson
M H
MH
Thomas
F D
FD
D008949:Adenoma, Pleomorphic / Q000473:pathology; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*