Overview
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.
Signs and Symptoms
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.
Treatment
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.
Doctors and Providers
- Adam Craig AlderPediatric Surgeon
- Natasha Marie CorbittPediatric Surgeon
- Diana Leigh DiesenPediatric Surgeon
- Barbara Anne GainesPediatric Surgeon
- Lauren Ann GilloryPediatric Surgeon
- Russell HawkinsPediatric Surgeon
- Charles Robert HongPediatric Surgeon
- Stephen Mark MegisonPediatric Surgeon
- Carrie Colleen Buchanan MoorePediatric Surgeon
- Joseph Thomas MurphyPediatric Surgeon
- Samir R PandyaPediatric Surgeon
- Laura Nanka PurcellPediatric Surgeon
- Faisal Ghulam QureshiPediatric Surgeon