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Zhu H, Wu S. Integrating vascularity into the pattern classification of pilomatricomas on ultrasound provides a more competent approach for discriminative evaluation. Skin Res Technol 2024; 30:e13585. [PMID: 38279551 PMCID: PMC10818091 DOI: 10.1111/srt.13585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Pilomatricoma has various manifestations on color Doppler ultrasound, and a differential diagnosis is challenging. The objective of this study was to investigate which characteristics of skin lesions on color Doppler ultrasound are effective in distinguishing pilomatricoma from epidermoid cyst and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. MATERIALS AND METHODS Records of patients with pilomatricomas (n = 63), epidermoid cysts (n = 76), and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (n = 19) who underwent color Doppler ultrasound evaluation and surgical excision were reviewed. The anatomical distribution and color Doppler ultrasound characteristics of these lesions were analyzed. The 63 pilomatricomas were categorized into five types based on their color Doppler ultrasound characteristics, and the roles of these five types in the differential diagnosis of the aforementioned diseases were studied. RESULTS Pilomatricomas, epidermoid cysts, and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans exhibited some similar characteristics. Dominantly markedly hyperechoic or hyperechoic appearance, posterior acoustic shadowing, and the presence of vascularity were the major characteristics of pilomatricomas. The pilomatricomas could be categorized into five types, with type II having a diagnostic performance of sensitivity of 65.08%, specificity of 98.95%, area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of 0.743, positive predictive value of 97.62%, and negative predictive value of 81.03% for the diagnosis of the aforementioned skin diseases. CONCLUSION A combination of dominantly markedly hyperechoic or hyperechoic appearance, posterior acoustic shadowing, and the presence of vascularity exhibits higher diagnostic performance for the differential diagnosis of pilomatricomas, epidermoid cysts, and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
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- Huiling Zhu
- Department of UltrasoundThe First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikouChina
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- Department of UltrasoundThe First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical UniversityHaikouChina
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Rabai NA, Alrababah A, Ba-Shammakh SA, Aloqaily A, Saleh SW, Al-Oqaily MM. Pilomatrixoma of the Arm: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Cureus 2023; 15:e45768. [PMID: 37872911 PMCID: PMC10590536 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.45768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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Pilomatrixoma (PMX), also known as calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe, is a rare benign neoplasm that arises from the hair matrix cells, commonly in the head, neck, and upper trunk regions, infrequently affecting upper and lower extremities. It has to two peaks of presentation: under 20 years of age or between 50 and 65 years of age, slightly more common in females. The neoplasm exhibits diverse clinical manifestations and is frequently subject to misdiagnosis with alternative dermatological diseases. We present an atypical case of PMX affecting the upper extremity of a 62-year-old female patient. Surgical removal of the affected tissue under local anesthesia was performed, and subsequent histopathological analysis confirmed the presence of PMX. Based on the literature search we performed, we found out that this pathology is underreported in Jordan, with only one study published describing this tumor in the maxillofacial region. Physicians should be aware of this condition and its different presentations to include it in the differential diagnosis of suspected cases to provide the appropriate management and follow-up.
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- Nimah A Rabai
- Department of General Surgery, Princess Basma Teaching Hospital, Irbid, JOR
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- Department of General Surgery, Princess Basma Teaching Hospital, Irbid, JOR
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- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, JOR
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- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, JOR
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Wei X, Cheng D, Shao C, Pang K, Xiao J, Zhang Y, Wu M, Zhang L, Ni P, Zhang F. A comparative study of pilomatricoma and epidermoid cyst with ultrasound. Clin Radiol 2023; 78:e582-e589. [PMID: 37183139 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2023.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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AIM To explore and compare the ultrasonic (US) features of pilomatricoma (PM) and epidermoid cyst (EC) in the differential diagnosis and improve the accuracy of US diagnosis of PM. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three hundred and nine patients who underwent US examination before surgery with a histopathological diagnosis of PM or EC after surgery were analysed retrospectively. The patients were categorised into the training and validation sets according to the inspection times. Univariate analysis was undertaken on the US and clinical features of PM and statistically significant variables (p<0.05) were included in the multivariate logistic regression model to establish a diagnostic model. RESULTS The results demonstrated that the multivariate logistic regression model for PM was statistically significant (p<0.001). The risk factors included posterior echo attenuation and hypoechoic halos (odds ratio [OR] = 9.277, 10.254) and the protective factors included age, diameter thickness, and posterior echo enhancement (OR=0.936, 0.302, 0.156). The performance of the diagnostic model was tested using the training set (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve [AUC] = 0.974, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.955-0.994) and the validation set (AUC = 0.967, 95% CI = 0.926-1.000), which demonstrated good discriminant ability. CONCLUSIONS The diagnostic accuracy for PM was higher than that for EC when the nodule is characterised by posterior echo attenuation, hypoechoic halos, smaller thickness, and younger age. The US diagnostic model developed may be used to guide the diagnosis of PM.
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- X Wei
- Department of Ultrasound, the Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Jinan Fourth People's Hospital, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Evidence-Based Medicine, the Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, the Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Evidence-Based Medicine, the Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, the Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, the Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pathology, the Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, the Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, the Second Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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Wortsman X. Key Points to Select a Device for Dermatologic Ultrasound. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2023; 42:521-545. [PMID: 36394307 DOI: 10.1002/jum.16000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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What points to consider when selecting a device for practicing dermatologic ultrasound is an excellent question. After we met the requisites published in the guidelines for practicing dermatologic ultrasound, it is necessary to consider the main objective of the use because it is not the same to be focused mostly on the avoidance of the puncture of important facial vessels such as the case of injectors of cosmetic fillers in comparison to the use of operators that need to deal with the diagnosis and monitoring of a wide range of dermatologic pathologies. Currently, a broad variety of ultrasound devices meets the minimum requirements for practicing these examinations in the market. Thus, small, portable, and high-end devices may present advantages and limitations that must be balanced according to the primary purposes and the budget. Moreover, the shape and footprint of the probes can make difficult or facilitate a dermatologic procedure. Other points to consider are the type of storage and the need for technical service. In summary, there are key points that we need to consider when we select a dermatologic ultrasound device in dermatology or aesthetics.
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- Ximena Wortsman
- Institute for Diagnostic Imaging and Research of the Skin and Soft Tissues, Santiago, Chile
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
- Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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Wortsman X. Aplicaciones frecuentes de la ecotomografía Doppler color en dermatología que permiten ayudar al diagnóstico y manejo. REVISTA MÉDICA CLÍNICA LAS CONDES 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rmclc.2023.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Giacalone S, Spigariolo CB, Brena M, Nazzaro G. The role of high-frequency ultrasound in the clinical management of multiple pilomatricomas. Int J Dermatol 2022; 61:e465-e467. [PMID: 35094382 DOI: 10.1111/ijd.16100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Serena Giacalone
- Department of Physiopathology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Physiopathology and Transplantation, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy.,Dermatology Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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Pelizzari M, Giovo ME, Innocente N, Pérez R. Ultrasound findings in 156 children with 169 pilomatricomas. Pediatr Radiol 2021; 51:2038-2046. [PMID: 34255110 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-021-05124-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cutaneous lesions present a diagnostic challenge to radiologists and clinicians alike. Pilomatricoma is the second most common skin neoplasm in childhood, yet there are limited reports in the literature focusing on imaging in pediatric patients. OBJECTIVE To characterize the typical and atypical US features of pilomatricoma in pediatric patients and to determine the performance of the adult-based Solivetti classification for assessing pilomatricomas in children. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 169 US scans of pathologically proven pilomatricomas in 156 children performed over a period of 66 months. We evaluated images for the size of the lesion, borders, morphology, content, calcification, location on the skin and Doppler characteristics. RESULTS Most of the pilomatricomas presented as single dermohypodermic lesions with peripheral vascularity on color Doppler interrogation. The cheek was the most common location, followed by the arm. Solivetti type 2 US pattern was the most frequent, and peripheral hypoechoic halo was only observed in this type. One child had an anetodermic pilomatricoma, and 11 children had multiple lesions. CONCLUSION We showed that pilomatricomas exhibit variable sonographic patterns. In our cohort, less than 50% of the lesions showed the characteristic hypoechoic rim and less than 30% of the cases presented as diffusely hyperechoic masses with posterior acoustic shadowing. Our results show that the Solvetti classification for the US assessment of pilomatricomas can be of value in children.
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- Mario Pelizzari
- Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Ciudad de Córdoba, República Argentina. .,Servicio de Radiología Pediátrica, Instituto Oulton, Avenida Vélez Sarsfield 562, Ciudad de Córdoba, República Argentina.
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- Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Ciudad de Córdoba, República Argentina.,Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital de Niños de la Santísima Trinidad, Ciudad de Córdoba, República Argentina
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- Servicio de Radiología Pediátrica, Instituto Oulton, Avenida Vélez Sarsfield 562, Ciudad de Córdoba, República Argentina.,Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Ciudad de Córdoba, República Argentina
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- Universidad Católica de Córdoba, Ciudad de Córdoba, República Argentina.,Servicio de Radiología Pediátrica, Instituto Oulton, Avenida Vélez Sarsfield 562, Ciudad de Córdoba, República Argentina
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Almuhanna N, Wortsman X, Wohlmuth-Wieser I, Kinoshita-Ise M, Alhusayen R. Overview of Ultrasound Imaging Applications in Dermatology. J Cutan Med Surg 2021; 25:521-529. [PMID: 33682489 PMCID: PMC8474315 DOI: 10.1177/1203475421999326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Complete visualization of lesions is critical for the accurate diagnosis and
management of dermatological diseases. Currently, the most readily available
technologies used by dermatologists include dermoscopy and photography.
Nevertheless, ultrasound has emerged as a useful non-invasive modality in
dermatology, which can be added to the clinical examination supporting an early
and more accurate diagnosis. Moreover, there are significant technological
advances in recent years, such as the development of handheld devices and
ultra-high frequency probes that have expanded the integration of ultrasound
into daily dermatology practice. In this article, we reviewed the most common
applications of ultrasound in the field of dermatology.
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- Nouf Almuhanna
- 793831507 Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- 14655 Institute for Diagnostic Imaging and Research of the Skin and Soft Tissues, Santiago, Chile.,38103 Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile.,Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- 793831507 Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- 793831507 Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Sirakaya M, Vydianath S. Pilomatrixoma of the head and neck: Typical presentation of a rare lesion. ULTRASOUND (LEEDS, ENGLAND) 2020; 28:51-53. [PMID: 32063995 PMCID: PMC6987501 DOI: 10.1177/1742271x19867113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Accepted: 07/04/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Pilomatrixomas are benign tumours of primitive hair follicles, usually presenting as painless lumps in the head and neck region in children. As they are uncommon, they are often misdiagnosed clinically. We discuss a case of a five-year-old boy presenting with a five-month history of a pre-auricular lump. The initial clinical differential diagnosis was of a dermoid or a branchial cleft cyst. However, on ultrasonography the lesion was typical of a pilomatrixoma. The imaging literature is reviewed to illustrate the sonographic appearances of pilomatrixomas.
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- Mert Sirakaya
- Mert Sirakaya, Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals
NHS Trust, Wolverhampton WV10 0QP, UK.
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Rodríguez Bandera AI, Stewart N, Herranz Pinto P. High‐frequency ultrasonography of bullous pilomatricoma. Skin Res Technol 2020; 26:608-609. [DOI: 10.1111/srt.12828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Pilomatrixoma, also known as calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe, is a superficial benign skin tumor that arises from hair follicle matrix cells. Although pilomatrixomas are well-recognized lesions, clinically they are frequently misdiagnosed as other skin conditions. By reviewing all the literature over the past 10 years, the aims of this article are to analyze the cause, clinical presentation, management, and outcome of pilomatrixoma among children and adults to gain a more complete understanding of this lesion in today's clinical context. METHODS A MEDLINE and EMBASE search was conducted from January 2005 to February 2015 using a combination of the terms: "child," "childhood," "adult," and keywords: "pilomatrixoma," "pilomatricoma," and "calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe." A total of 150 articles were reviewed. RESULTS The lesions occurred most commonly in the first and second decades (mean age 16 years and 7 months). The commonest presentation was of an asymptomatic, firm, slowly growing, mobile nodule. Only 16% were accurately diagnosed on clinical examination. Imaging in the form of ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging has been reported. Pathological diagnosis was achieved through incision, punch, and shave biopsies. Pathological findings are discussed and summarized in this review. CONCLUSION Pilomatrixomas are thought to arise from mutation in the Wnt pathway and has been linked to several genetic conditions. It is commonly misdiagnosed preoperatively; however, with better awareness of the lesion, it can be appropriately treated while avoiding unnecessary diagnostic tests. Complete surgical excision with clear margins is almost always curative.
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Lin S, Xu S, Xie Z. Calcifying epithelioma of malherbe (Pilomatrixoma): Clinical and sonographic features. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 2018; 46:3-7. [PMID: 28677820 PMCID: PMC5763411 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.22517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2017] [Revised: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 06/03/2017] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical and sonographic features of calcifying epitheliomas (pilomatrixomas). METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data and sonographic appearances of 59 cases of calcifying epitheliomas in 58 patients that were confirmed pathologically. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 26 years (range, 5-69 years) and the female-to-male ratio was 1.2. All masses were located in subcutaneous soft tissues. Overall, 76.3% of the cases were located in the head and neck; the mean tumor size was 13 mm, and 72.9% of the cases were between 10 and 20 mm in size. Of the lesions, 62.7% were hypoechoic masses with internal calcifications, and 74.6% of them showed low or moderate internal vascularity on Doppler imaging. CONCLUSIONS The diagnosis of calcifying epithelioma should be considered in a patient with a painless, circumscribed, oval-shaped hypoechoic mass with internal calcifications and internal vascularity in the subcutaneous soft tissues of the head or neck. The mass may be small and have well-defined margins, with hypoechogenicity. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 46:3-7, 2018.
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- Sai‐Feng Lin
- Department of UltrasoundThe first affiliated hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenZhou325000Zhejiang ProvinceChina
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- Department of UltrasoundThe first affiliated hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenZhou325000Zhejiang ProvinceChina
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- Department of UltrasoundThe first affiliated hospital of Wenzhou Medical UniversityWenZhou325000Zhejiang ProvinceChina
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Martínez-Morán C, Echeverría-García B, Tardío J, Borbujo J. Ultrasound Appearance of Juvenile Xanthogranuloma. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adengl.2017.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Martínez-Morán C, Echeverría-García B, Tardío JC, Borbujo J. Ultrasound Appearance of Juvenile Xanthogranuloma. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2017; 108:683-685. [PMID: 28372783 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2016.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2016] [Revised: 11/10/2016] [Accepted: 11/21/2016] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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- C Martínez-Morán
- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Madrid, España.
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- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, Madrid, España
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Schwarz Y, Pitaro J, Waissbluth S, Daniel SJ. Review of pediatric head and neck pilomatrixoma. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2016; 85:148-53. [PMID: 27240514 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2016.03.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2016] [Revised: 03/16/2016] [Accepted: 03/18/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Pilomatrixoma is a benign skin tumor, which is commonly found in the head and neck region. It usually presents as an isolated lesion and rarely undergoes malignant transformation. It is not uncommon for these tumors to be misdiagnosed. OBJECTIVE To review the clinical characteristics of head and neck pilomatrixomas in the pediatric population. METHODS A systematic review was completed by searching ten databases to identify studies reporting findings on pilomatrixoma in the pediatric population. Eligible articles were independently assessed for quality by two authors. RESULTS A total of 17 studies met the inclusion criteria totaling 318 pediatric patients. The age of diagnosis ranged from 3 months to 17 years of age. The female to male ratio was 1.65:1. In 14 articles, in which pilomatrixoma was located in the head and neck region, 76 (25%) lesions were found in the neck while 229 (75%) were present in the head region. Three articles exclusively described ophthalmologic pilomatrixoma. Even though pilomatrixoma presents with classical features, the clinical diagnostic accuracy when confronting this lesion averaged 43%. The definitive treatment was surgical excision with a very low recurrence rate. CONCLUSION Head and neck pilomatrixoma in the pediatric population has a typical presentation with a low clinical diagnostic accuracy. Awareness of this lesion and its clinical appearance can improve its diagnosis. We hereby suggest a management algorithm for suspected pilomatrixoma.
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- Yehuda Schwarz
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Nigro L, Fuller C, Rhodes J. Pilomatrixoma Presenting as a Rapidly Expanding Mass of the Infant Nasion. EPLASTY 2015; 15:e54. [PMID: 28694911 PMCID: PMC5486210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Objective: Pilomatrixomas are benign neoplasms originating from the cells of hair follicles. They typically present as a slowly enlarging, solitary mass on hair-bearing areas of the head and neck. While a common childhood lesion, pilomatrixomas are unusual in infancy. Our objective is to present an atypical pilomatrixoma located on the midline nasion of an 11-month-old as such a lesion and its management has not been previously described. Methods: Despite preoperative diagnostic imaging, including computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, the diagnosis was not made until examination by pathology after complete surgical excision. We also completed a thorough review of the literature pertaining to pilomatrixomas, which is presented in a concise fashion. Results: Our patient's clinical presentation did not correlate with traditional descriptions in the literature, skewing preoperative diagnosis. However, surgical management was ultimately appropriate and effective. To date, the patient has not demonstrated evidence of recurrence. Conclusion: We believe that this is the first such reported presentation of a pilomatrixoma. Given its incidence, we encourage readers to consider this diagnosis when evaluating similar pediatric skin lesions of the head and neck. Complete surgical excision is the definitive treatment.
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- Lauren C. Nigro
- Virginia Commonwealth University, West Hospital, Richmond, Virginia,Correspondence:
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Estudio retrospectivo de pilomatricomas: 261 tumores en 239 pacientes. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2014; 105:699-705. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2014.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2013] [Revised: 01/15/2014] [Accepted: 01/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Mak CW, Tzeng WS, Kuo YT, Lao IH. Hard, Tender Mass at the Submandibular Region and Trunk. J Med Ultrasound 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmu.2014.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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High-resolution variable frequency ultrasound imaging is increasingly being used in the noninvasive evaluation of various cutaneous diseases. It plays a complimentary role to physical examination in the assessment of cutaneous lesions. It is the only imaging modality useful in the evaluation of superficial cutaneous lesions that are too small to be evaluated on computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and is helpful in reducing invasive procedures like biopsies and fine needle aspirations. In this article, we seek to describe the relevance and basic principles of cutaneous ultrasound, imaging findings of normal skin, current applications of high-resolution ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of various dermatological conditions, along with the features of some commonly encountered lesions.
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- Anitha Mandava
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Central Hospital, Lalaguda, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Central Hospital, Lalaguda, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Central Hospital, Lalaguda, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Song EH, Lee SY, Park HJ, Jin Lee Y, Wan Chae S, Pyo JS, Lee MH. Cystic pilomatrixoma of the wrist mimicking a ganglion cyst in a child. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 2013; 41:313-315. [PMID: 22531962 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.21931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2011] [Accepted: 03/19/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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We describe a patient with a cystic pilomatrixoma mimicking a ganglion cyst on ultrasound. A 9-year-old boy had a subcutaneous mass on his left wrist. Ultrasound displayed a well-defined, multilobulated anechoic mass containing a few internal septa between the extensor pollicis longus and the extensor carpi radialis longus tendons. Sonographic findings suggested that the mass was a ganglion cyst. After excisional biopsy, histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of pilomatrixoma.
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- Eun-Hee Song
- Department of Radiology, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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Pilomatricoma of the upper arm in an orthopaedic clinic. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2012; 21:e12-5. [PMID: 22572401 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2012.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2011] [Revised: 12/23/2011] [Accepted: 01/01/2012] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Wortsman X. Common applications of dermatologic sonography. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2012; 31:97-111. [PMID: 22215775 DOI: 10.7863/jum.2012.31.1.97] [Citation(s) in RCA: 150] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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In recent years, there has been growing use of sonography in the dermatologic field. Thus, this review analyzes the most common dermatologic applications of sonography with some technical considerations for performing this type of examination. Moreover, the sonographic findings in common benign and malignant skin tumors, inflammatory dermatologic diseases, and ungual and cosmetic conditions, among others, are considered. Thus, this noninvasive technique may be a potent adjunctive tool in the diagnosis and management of dermatologic conditions in daily practice, delivering critical information otherwise unavailable to the clinical naked eye.
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- Ximena Wortsman
- Department of Radiology, Clinica Servet, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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- Yu-Rong Li
- Department of Otolaryngology, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Yan-Chau Shiang, Kaohsiung County, Taiwan
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