Pilomatrixoma: a diagnostic pitfall on fine-needle aspiration cytology of benign ‘neck metastases’

Pilomatrixoma is a benign tumour that originates from the matrix of the hair root. This rare tumour is usually managed by the dermatologists. The commonest location of this tumour is in the head and neck region; hence, it can be encountered by any doctors with interest in this area. When presented...

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Main Authors:	Asha'ari, Zamzil Amin, Shiyuti, Muhd Izani, Abdullah, Kahairi, Selimin, Arfahiza, Sathananthar, KS
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Language:	English English
Published:	Faculty of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia 2014
Subjects:	RF Otorhinolaryngology
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spelling	iium-400212018-05-24T01:39:36Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/40021/ Pilomatrixoma: a diagnostic pitfall on fine-needle aspiration cytology of benign ‘neck metastases’ Asha'ari, Zamzil Amin Shiyuti, Muhd Izani Abdullah, Kahairi Selimin, Arfahiza Sathananthar, KS RF Otorhinolaryngology Pilomatrixoma is a benign tumour that originates from the matrix of the hair root. This rare tumour is usually managed by the dermatologists. The commonest location of this tumour is in the head and neck region; hence, it can be encountered by any doctors with interest in this area. When presented in the neck, this hard tumour may pose a diagnostic challenge. A case report of pilomatrixoma misdiagnosed as a metastatic neck disease from fine-needle aspiration cytology is presented. The mistake in the diagnosis has led to a more aggressive and high morbidity surgery than necessary. It is important that head and neck doctors be aware of this condition and includes it in the differential diagnosis of hard masses presenting in the neck. Faculty of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia 2014-12 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/40021/1/pilomatrixoma.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/40021/4/40021_pilomatrixoma.SCOPUS.pdf Asha'ari, Zamzil Amin and Shiyuti, Muhd Izani and Abdullah, Kahairi and Selimin, Arfahiza and Sathananthar, KS (2014) Pilomatrixoma: a diagnostic pitfall on fine-needle aspiration cytology of benign ‘neck metastases’. International Medical Journal Malaysia, 13 (2). pp. 63-66. ISSN 1823-4631 http://iiumedic.net/imjm/v1/download/Volume%2013%20No%202/Pages%20from%20IMJM%20Vol%2013%20No%202%20pg63-66.pdf
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spellingShingle	RF Otorhinolaryngology Asha'ari, Zamzil Amin Shiyuti, Muhd Izani Abdullah, Kahairi Selimin, Arfahiza Sathananthar, KS Pilomatrixoma: a diagnostic pitfall on fine-needle aspiration cytology of benign ‘neck metastases’
description	Pilomatrixoma is a benign tumour that originates from the matrix of the hair root. This rare tumour is usually managed by the dermatologists. The commonest location of this tumour is in the head and neck region; hence, it can be encountered by any doctors with interest in this area. When presented in the neck, this hard tumour may pose a diagnostic challenge. A case report of pilomatrixoma misdiagnosed as a metastatic neck disease from fine-needle aspiration cytology is presented. The mistake in the diagnosis has led to a more aggressive and high morbidity surgery than necessary. It is important that head and neck doctors be aware of this condition and includes it in the differential diagnosis of hard masses presenting in the neck.
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author	Asha'ari, Zamzil Amin Shiyuti, Muhd Izani Abdullah, Kahairi Selimin, Arfahiza Sathananthar, KS
author_facet	Asha'ari, Zamzil Amin Shiyuti, Muhd Izani Abdullah, Kahairi Selimin, Arfahiza Sathananthar, KS
author_sort	Asha'ari, Zamzil Amin
title	Pilomatrixoma: a diagnostic pitfall on fine-needle aspiration cytology of benign ‘neck metastases’
title_short	Pilomatrixoma: a diagnostic pitfall on fine-needle aspiration cytology of benign ‘neck metastases’
title_full	Pilomatrixoma: a diagnostic pitfall on fine-needle aspiration cytology of benign ‘neck metastases’
title_fullStr	Pilomatrixoma: a diagnostic pitfall on fine-needle aspiration cytology of benign ‘neck metastases’
title_full_unstemmed	Pilomatrixoma: a diagnostic pitfall on fine-needle aspiration cytology of benign ‘neck metastases’
title_sort	pilomatrixoma: a diagnostic pitfall on fine-needle aspiration cytology of benign ‘neck metastases’
publisher	Faculty of Medicine, International Islamic University Malaysia
publishDate	2014
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/40021/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/40021/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/40021/1/pilomatrixoma.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/40021/4/40021_pilomatrixoma.SCOPUS.pdf
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Pilomatrixoma: a diagnostic pitfall on fine-needle aspiration cytology of benign ‘neck metastases’

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