Digital Pilomatrixoma An Unusual Site of Presentation.

ABSTRACT

Pilomatricoma is an uncommon, harmless, skin lesion derived from hair matrix cells. It is also spelled 'pilomatrixoma' and sometimes known as 'calcifing epithelioma of malherbe'. It is most often diagnosed in young children but may also affect adults. Single skin-coloured or purplish lesions arised on the head and neck, but they may occur on any site. They are characterized by calcification within the lesion, which makes it feel hard and bony. FNAC can help us in the diagnosis but excisional biopsy and histopathological examination is recommended for confirmation and curative treatment. We present a rare case of pilomatricoma of the digit in an adult female.