PROLIFERATING TRICHILEMMAL CYSTS OF THE SCALP

*Satyanarayana Rao Sarangam Venkata, S Krishna Rao, Anvesh Dharani Kota

ABSTRACT

Proliferating trichilemmal cysts also known as ‘pilar tumors’ are slow growing lobulated masses, commonly found on scalp of elderly woman. We report a case of 35year old women with 10 years history of multiple slow growing lesions on scalp. She developed pain and ulceration over the swellings since 1 month, which prompted surgical consultation. CT scan of the head revealed multiple, subcutaneous, cystic masses without bony indentations. Excisional biopsy confirmed diagnosis.

Keywords: Isthmus catagen cyst, Pilar tumor, Turban tumor, Wen.