Abstract:Background
Pilomatrixoma is a benign skin tumour often presenting as a firm irregular mass in the paediatric population. The most common site is on the head and neck. Traditionally, a wide local excision has been the method of management. We propose an incision and curettage (I&C) technique for an improved cosmetic outcome.
Methods
A retrospective review of children who underwent I&C for pilomatrixoma was done between January 2010 and June 2020. The I&C technique involved making a small incision over or near t… Show more
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