Abstract
Trichilemmal carcinoma is a rare adnexal tumor originating from outer root sheath of hair follicle. We report a case of trichilemmal carcinoma occurring on the scalp. A 71-year-old women presented with a nodule on the vertex of scalp. Histopathologically, tumor cells showed a lobular proliferation in continuity with the epidermis. The lobules showed peripheral palisading and trichilemmal keratinization. The prominent tumor cells were large cells with PAS-reactive, diastase-sensitive, clear cytoplasm. Striking cytologic atypia and high mitotic index were found. Total excision was done and the patient has been free of recurrence or metastasis for 1 year.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 654-656 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Korean Journal of Dermatology |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 2003 May 1 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Dermatology