Pilomatricoma at Uncommon Site: A Case Report
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چکیده
Pilomatricoma is benign skin adnexal tumour arising from the hair follicle matrix. Its most common location is maxillofacial region followed by upper extremities. Lower extremities are a rare site for this tumour. It presents as a skin nodule and rarely exceeds 5 cm in diameter. We are thus presenting an unusual case of pilomatricoma on thigh of a young male which was clinically thought to be a malignancy due to its larger size and rapid growth.
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