A Case of Pilomatricoma of the Upper Eyelid

ABSTRACT

The pilomatricoma is rare benign tumor of the hair follicle. It occurs as a solitary tumor usually on the face and upper extremities of children and young adults. It involves the periorbital region, the upper eyelids and the brow are involved most frequently. It appears as a firm, deep-seated subcutaneous nodule that is covered by normal or pink skin. It is not hereditary, there are a few instances of familial occurrence. The authors experienced a case of pilomatricoma of the right upper eyelid in a 20-year-old male and present with the review of literature.