title: Recurrent giant pilomatrixoma of the face: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Pilomatrixoma, also known as pilomatricoma, is a benign tumor that originates from the matrix of the hair root. It usually presents as a single, slow-growing subcutaneous or intradermal firm nodule with a general size of less than 3 centimeters (cm) in diameter. However, giant pilomatrixomas (more than 5 cm) have been reported infrequently. It is more common in females and usually presents during the first two decades of life (60%) as an asymptomatic, mobile, hard, elastic mass. Most of the cases are benign and affect the face. The authors report a rare case of a giant pilomatricoma of the cheek and discuss the surgical management of these lesions, histopathological findings, and review of the literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston University, 850 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118, USA.
authors.forename: Mohammed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nadershah
authors.forename: Ahmad
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alshadwi
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Salama