Open AccessMalignant pilomatricoma in the upper eyelid
Author(s) -
Xiaolei Wang,
Min Jian,
Ningli Wang
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr.07.2008.0410
Subject(s) - pilomatricoma , medicine , eyelid , differential diagnosis , dermatology , pilomatrixoma , neoplasm , pathology , radiology
Pilomatrix carcinoma is a rare, low grade malignant neoplasm arising from the hair matrix. This neoplasm can exhibit local aggressive behaviour and occasionally distant metastasis. In this report, we present a case of malignant pilomatricoma in the eyelid. Differential diagnosis and treatment are discussed.