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ArticleCureus2025

Eyelid Pilomatrixomas: A Case Report and Comprehensive Literature Review.

Georgia L Schafer, Krista Thompson, Katie Topping

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Georgia L SchaferOphthalmology, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, USA.
Krista ThompsonOphthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.
Katie ToppingOphthalmology/Oculoplastic and Orbital Reconstructive Surgery, Naval Medical Center, San Diego, USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pilomatrixomas are rare, benign tumors of the hair follicle that can be found all over the body and, rarely, the eyelid. Despite their benign nature, pilomatrixomas can be misdiagnosed due to their similarity to other eyelid conditions. Diagnosis can be challenging and requires a combination of clinical skills, imaging studies, and histopathology. As a result, a comprehensive understanding of their presentation and management strategies is essential for healthcare providers. Herein, the unusual case of a 13-year-old female patient with a rapidly progressive eyelid pilomatrixoma is presented. A comprehensive review of the current literature regarding eyelid pilomatrixomas was performed. This literature review aims to synthesize existing research and case studies related to pilomatrixomas of the eyelid, focusing on their etiology, differential diagnosis, treatment options, and potential complications.

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case reporteyelid pilomatrixomaeyelid tumorpathology of pilomatrixomapilomatrixomasystematic literature review

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PMID40546551
PMCPMC12182883

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