| Fine needle aspiration (FNA) cytology of pilomatrixoma: report of 14 cases and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 10458503 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We describe 14 cases of pilomatrixoma which were diagnosed preoperatively on FNA cytology. In contrast to the literature, our series showed male preponderance and some of the tumours in unusual locations such as thigh and breast. In three patients the tumours were larger than 5 cm. The clinical diagnosis varied from tumour not otherwise defined to sarcoma. The cytologic presentation had features which allowed a correct diagnosis in all cases and included basaloid cells surrounded by delicate pink fibres, shadow cells, giant cells, naked nuclei and calcium deposits. It is concluded that the FNA cytology of pilomatrixoma is characteristic and will allow a conclusive diagnosis even in cases with an aberrant clinical presentation. |
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Authors:
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R M Viero; E Tani; L Skoog |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cytopathology : official journal of the British Society for Clinical Cytology Volume: 10 ISSN: 0956-5507 ISO Abbreviation: Cytopathology Publication Date: 1999 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-10-07 Completed Date: 1999-10-07 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9010345 Medline TA: Cytopathology Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 263-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pathology, Faculdade de Medicina, UNESP, Botucatu SP, Brazil. |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Biopsy, Needle Child Child, Preschool Female Hair Diseases / pathology* Humans Infant Male Middle Aged Pilomatrixoma / pathology* Predictive Value of Tests Retrospective Studies Skin Neoplasms / pathology* |
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