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
Dr. Adam Alder, MDCirujano pediátrico
Dra. Natasha Corbitt, MDCirujana pediátrica
Dra. Diana Diesen, MDCirujana pediátrica
Dra. Lauren Gillory, MDCirujana pediátrica
Dr. Stephen Megison, MDCirujano pediátrico
Dr. Joseph Murphy, MDCirujano pediátrico
Dr. Samir Pandya, MDCirujano pediátrico
Dr. Faisal Qureshi, MDCirujano pediátrico
Dr. Mark Leo Ryan, MDCirujano pediátrico