| Pilomatricomas in Turner syndrome. | |
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PMID: 18789085 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pilomatricomas are benign, cutaneous tumors of the hair matrix cells, which present predominantly in childhood. Although usually an isolated finding, they have been described in association with several inherited conditions. We report a 10-year-old girl with Turner syndrome who has two pilomatricomas, including one giant tumor. In combination with a previous report of pilomatricoma in two patients with Turner syndrome, our observation indicates that it is likely a real, although uncommon, association of pilomatricomas with Turner syndrome exists. This apparent predisposition may be etiologically related to the abnormalities of hair-bearing skin observed in Turner syndrome. Doctors involved in the diagnosis and management of cutaneous masses in children should be aware of this association. |
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Authors:
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Simon Wood; Dai Nguyen; Kim Hutton; William Dickson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric dermatology Volume: 25 ISSN: 1525-1470 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Dermatol Publication Date: 2008 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-15 Completed Date: 2009-02-06 Revised Date: 2009-03-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8406799 Medline TA: Pediatr Dermatol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 449-51 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, UK. siwood@doctors.org.uk |
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Child Female Hair Diseases / complications*, pathology Humans Pilomatrixoma / complications*, pathology Skin Neoplasms / complications*, pathology Turner Syndrome / complications* |
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