Pilomatrixoma of the earlobe.
BACKGROUND
Pilomatrixoma most commonly occurs in the head and neck region, appearing primarily in the first two decades of life. The lesion is described as a tumor with differentiation toward hair cells and surgical excision is the treatment of choice.


OBJECTIVE
We report an uncommon localization of a perforating type pilomatrixoma of 5 x 4 x 4 cm in size that developed from the earlobe.


METHODS
Histopathological examination revealed pilomatrixoma. Total resection of the tumor was performed. The earlobe was reconstructed by forming a posterior-superior pedicled skin flap.


RESULTS
No recurrence was observed and a good cosmetic result was obtained.


CONCLUSIONS
Local recurrence does not generally occur if the tumor is completely removed. The case we present is of interest in having a history of trauma to the region and a relatively rapid growth with perforation of the overlying skin.
Sevin
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Cebeci, Turkey.
Can
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Yilmaz
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Saray
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Yormuk
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D002648:Child; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D004431:Ear, External; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018296:Pilomatrixoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery