Pilomatrixoma presenting as a parotid mass

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1986 Oct;78(4):518-21. doi: 10.1097/00006534-198610000-00016.

Abstract

A rare case of calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe presenting as a large parotid mass is reported in this paper. Preoperative evaluation and considerations are discussed. An exact diagnosis and definitive treatment in this patient consisted of superficial parotidectomy and histologic study.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Parotid Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications*
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery