Pilomatrixoma in the pediatric age

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Keywords:

pilomatrixoma; tumor; pediatría

Abstract

Pilomatrixoma, also known as Malherbe's calcified epithelioma, is a benign tumor. It occurs more frequently in females during the first or second decade of life and represents 1% of benign neoplasms.
<span;>Objective: to increase knowledge about this rare tumor, facilitate its diagnosis, and guide management.
<span;>Case presentation: a 12‑year‑old white female with no relevant personal medical history attended the dermatology outpatient clinic due to a tumor on her forehead. Clinical and histological features enabled the diagnosis of pilomatrixoma.
<span;>Conclusions: pilomatrixoma is an uncommon tumor. Awareness of its clinical characteristics allows diagnostic suspicion, which histological examination confirms after surgical resection.

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Author Biography

Pilar Maria Acuña Aguilarte, Hospital Pediátrico de Centro Habana

Especialista I Grado MGI y Dermatologia. Máster en Ciencias. Profesora Auxiliar

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Published

2026-04-27

How to Cite

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Acuña Aguilarte PM, Alduenda Ceja JR, Rigaut Díaz MC, Achocalla Del DC. Pilomatrixoma in the pediatric age. Rev cuba med gen integr [Internet]. 2026 Apr. 27 [cited 2026 May 8];42. Available from: https://revmgi.sld.cu/index.php/mgi/article/view/2690

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