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A Case of Multiple Pilomatricoma

Pilomatricoma, often called calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe, is a tumor with differentiation toward hair cells, particularly hair matrix cells. It presents as a firm, deep-seated nodule that is covered by normal or pink skin. It is occuring usually as a single lesion which is most commonly found on the face, neck, or proximal upper extremity. Multiple lesions are quite unusual, comprising only 2-3.5% o f cases. A 32-year old man had 3 subcutaneous nodules on the both upper extremities. Histological findings of the lesion showed the typical pattern of pilomatricoma. We presented herein one case of multiple pilomatricoma with the revie^v of literatures.