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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

A case of pilomatrix carcinoma found in the shoulder.

Yunan Han, Abid Qureshi, Dhipthika Srinivasan, Ahmad Attal, Atakan Isik, Yingxian Liu, Luca Milone

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Yunan HanDepartment of Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6378-7715
Abid QureshiDepartment of Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States.
Dhipthika SrinivasanDepartment of Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States.
Ahmad AttalSt George's University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States.
Atakan IsikDepartment of Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States.
Yingxian LiuDepartment of Pathology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States.
Luca MiloneDepartment of Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201, United States.

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Abstract

To date, ~200 cases of pilomatrix carcinoma have been reported in the literature. These tumors usually present as atypical, solitary, firm nodules, most commonly in the head and neck region. Published data indicate that these tumors exhibit aggressive behavior and have a high potential for recurrence. Therefore, surgical excision with wide margins is recommended. We report a case of pilomatrix carcinoma located on the shoulder, initially presenting as a small pimple with purulent discharge in a 64-year-old man. We also review the relevant literature, with particular focus on the clinical characteristics, early identification, and treatment modalities associated with this disease.

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malignancypilomatrix carcinomapilomatrixomasurgical excision

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PMID40765636
PMCPMC12319317

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