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  • Title: Pilomatrixoma in the parotid region.
    Author: Phyu KK, Bradley PJ.
    Journal: J Laryngol Otol; 2001 Dec; 115(12):1026-8. PubMed ID: 11779341.
    Abstract:
    Pilomatrixoma is a benign neoplasm of the hair follicle that may present to the otolaryngologist as a palpable swelling in the head and neck area. The correct diagnosis may be difficult to confirm when it presents in the region of the parotid. The use of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and diagnostic imaging may help confirm the diagnosis. The correct treatment is surgical. However, should the tumour recur then the possibility of malignancy should be considered.
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