Condition
Pediatric Pilomatrixoma
What is pilomatrixoma?
Pilomatrixoma is a slow-growing, hard mass found beneath the skin. It is most common on the face and neck, but is sometimes found elsewhere on the body. Pilomatrixoma is usually a single lump, but, occasionally, multiple masses are seen. Most cases of pilomatrixoma are diagnosed in children, but the frequency in adults is now thought to be more common.
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Providers Who Treat Pilomatrixoma
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Departments that Treat Pilomatrixoma
Ear, Nose and Throat (Otolaryngology)
Our pediatric otolaryngology experts diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric ear, nose and throat disorders.