Estudo clínico-patológico do pilomatrixoma palpebral: experiência no hospital universitário Prof. Edgard Santos

摘要: PURPOSE: To report the experience with eyelid pilomatrixoma during 30 years in a university hospital. METHODS: A review of Ophthalmic Pathology Laboratory at "Hospital Universitario Prof. Edgard Santos", was conducted to identify tumor cases from 1974 2004. After identification cases, chart retrieved data regarding gender, age, duration symptoms, gross aspect, anatomic localization and clinical diagnosis. The hematoxilin eosin stained sections were reviewed. RESULTS: Of total 621 tumors, four (0.64%) pilomatrixomas. Three patients male. mean age diagnosis 25 (from 8 54). Mean symptoms 5 months 2 12). In three lesion located inferior lid. Only one patient had correct Two exhibited pseudo-capsule on histology. case 12 history composed mainly shadow cells. Foreign body reaction seen all calcification only one. CONCLUSION: This is very rare benign young patients. Due its rarity variable presentation, misdiagnosis common.