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Image Number #914 (Cylindroma)

Diagnosis: Cylindroma

Description: Large pink plum sized cysts

Morphology: Nodule pink

Site: Scalp

Sex: F

Age: 54

Type: Clinical & Histology

Submitted By: Ian McColl

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Differential Diagnosis
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History: Cylindromas can be solitary or multiple as in this case.The multiple types are usually inherited as an autosomal dominant disorder and may be associated with facial trichoepitheliomas.Multiple cylindromas in the scalp are known as Turban tumours.They very rarely show malignant transformation.

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