Abstract
The first case of pediatric paratesticular pilomatricoma is reported. Differential diagnosis with other more common lesions in such a site is the main issue. Conservative surgery is the treatment of choice. Follow-up is recommended, since most pilomatricomata are benign, but rarely malignant transformation may occur.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 652-653 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Pediatric Surgery International |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Keywords
- Paratesticular tumor
- Pilomatricoma
- Teratoma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health