Proliferating trichilemmal cyst

MONDO:0018850

Proliferating trichilemmal tumor is a rare large, multinodular, usually benign, tumor that is generally located in the posterior part of the scalp in aged women (over 50 years). It first appears as a painless nodule that later grows into a solid or partially cystic tumor that is mobile over the underlying subcutaneous tissues. It can present ulceration, inflammation or even bleeding and can cause necrosis of the adjacent tissues.

Also known as: Pilar cyst, Pilar tumor, Pilar tumour, proliferating Pilar tumor, proliferating Pilar tumour, proliferating Tricholemmal tumor, proliferating Tricholemmal tumour, proliferating trichilemmal tumor

1431 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Proliferating trichilemmal cyst itself.

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