[Pilomatrixoma and differential diagnosis of parotid area tumors]

An Otorrinolaringol Ibero Am. 2000;27(4):353-9.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

A case report of pilomatrixoma, benign neoplasy, originated of the skin annexes, which localisation force us to rule out a parotid tumor. Our intention is to include the pilomatrixoma among the possible differential diagnosis of calcified masses inside the growths of the parotid gland.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Parotid Gland / pathology
  • Parotid Gland / surgery
  • Parotid Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Parotid Neoplasms / surgery
  • Pilomatrixoma / diagnosis*
  • Pilomatrixoma / surgery