Giant Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumor
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461 of publication of this case and any accompanying photographs. A physical examination showed a huge tumoral lesion, oval in shape, situated in the central occipital area slightly to the left side with an irregular surface area. It was associated with ulceration as well as serous discharge but with no bleeding. The mass was solid in consistency, mobile, measuring about (21 cm×17 cm ×12 cm), and was not covered by hair. The surround ing skin was intact. Further examination revealed no palpable lymph nodes. A noncontrastenhanced computed tomography scan of the head was performed to evaluate the un Giant Proliferating Trichilemmal Tumor
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