Alcocer MJL, Domínguez CLG

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Malignant proliferating pilar tumor is a rare neoplasm that may be confused with squamous cell carcinoma characterized by the clinical location in the scalp, rapid and infiltrative growth, a diameter greater than five centimeters, and in some instances, reports of metastasis. Report the case of a 57-year-old female patient, diagnosed with malignant proliferating pilar tumor, located in the scalp.

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