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  • Title: Pilomatrixoma of the breast, a rare lesion simulating breast cancer: a case report.
    Author: Nori J, Abdulcadir D, Giannotti E, Calabrese M.
    Journal: J Radiol Case Rep; 2013 Oct; 7(10):43-50. PubMed ID: 24421922.
    Abstract:
    Pilomatrixoma or calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe is a rare, benign, skin tumour originating from piliferous follicles; breast localization is considered to be very rare. These lesions can origin from the peri-areolar piliferous bulbs and, due to the clinical and imaging features, be easily misdiagnosed as a breast neoplasm. We present a case of pilomatrixoma of the left breast in a woman of 43 years appearing as a firm, deep nodule in the external quadrants. The lesion had mammographic and sonographic malignant features, but histological analysis on core-needle biopsy and surgical specimens revealed this unusual benign lesion.
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