Pediatric pilomatrixoma
What is a pediatric pilomatrixoma?
A pilomatrixoma is a benign (non-cancerous) swelling of the hair follicle. They usually present as a hard lump just beneath the skin. The majority of these masses are located on the head or neck.
What are the signs and symptoms of a pediatric pilomatrixoma?
These small tumors usually do not cause symptoms but can become tender or painful when they are infected.
How is a pediatric pilomatrixoma treated?
Even though these tumors are benign, they will not go away on their own and surgical resection is recommended.
Pediatric pilomatrixoma doctors and providers
Adam Alder, MDPediatric Surgeon
Natasha Corbitt, MDPediatric Surgeon
Diana Diesen, MDPediatric Surgeon
Lauren Gillory, MDPediatric Surgeon
Stephen Megison, MDPediatric Surgeon
Joseph Murphy, MDPediatric Surgeon
Samir Pandya, MDPediatric Surgeon
Faisal Qureshi, MDPediatric Surgeon
Mark Ryan, MDPediatric Surgeon