Korean J Dermatol.
1982 Jun;20(3):419-423.
A Case of Proliferation Trichilemmal Cyst
Abstract
- Proliferating trichilemmal cyst is a fascinating follicular neoplasm. Prior to its recognition, the tumor was misinterpreted as squamous cell carcinoma both clinically and histologically. The incidence of the lesion is rare and we can not find this case in the Korean literature. Authors have found a large, lobulated, hemorrhagic progressively growing tumor on the scalp of a 66 year-old woman. By its appearance it was hard to think the lesion was a benign tumor. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of proliferating trichilemmal cyst. Local excision and skin graft brought about complete healing of the lesion.
