Pilomatrixoma: a description of two cases diagnosed by fine-needle aspiration

Diagn Cytopathol. 1995 Mar;12(2):155-7. doi: 10.1002/dc.2840120215.

Abstract

The present work reports on the findings obtained by fine-needle aspiration of two pilomatrixomas located on the upper limbs whose diagnosis was confirmed histologically. In both cases, the cytology disclosed a proliferation of small round basaloid cells that were dispersed and grouped in clusters together with squamous cells and abundant multinucleate giant cells. The differential diagnosis with other neoplasms is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pilomatrixoma / diagnosis*
  • Pilomatrixoma / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology