Dermal cylindroma of the scalp (turban tumour) and subjacent calvarian defects

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Dermal cylindroma of the scalp (turban tumour) and subjacent calvarian defects. / Friedrich, Reinhard E.

In: ANTICANCER RES, Vol. 30, No. 5, 01.05.2010, p. 1793-7.

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title = "Dermal cylindroma of the scalp (turban tumour) and subjacent calvarian defects",
abstract = "This case report describes the diagnosis and therapy of a patient with a 40-year history of multiple potato-like tumours growing in the head and neck region. The tumour proved to be a cylindroma, associated with calvarian defects. Further facial tumours were diagnosed as trichoepitheliomas. This association of findings was pathognomonic for Brooke-Spiegler's syndrome. Complete work-up of the resection specimen excluded any malignant transformation of the tumour. A long lasting history of cylindroma and evidence for bone destruction, not associated with a malignant transformation, is extremely rare in Brooke-Spiegler's syndrome.",
keywords = "Aged, Angiography, Biopsy, Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic, Carotid Arteries, Female, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Scalp, Skin, Skin Neoplasms, Syndrome, Treatment Outcome",
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KW - Female

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KW - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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