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Multisegmental lateral pilar leiomyoma: An atypical case
Dermatology Department, Taounat Peripheral Hospital, Taounat, Morocco
Corresponding author: Meryem Soughi, MD
How to cite this article: Soughi M, Litam F. Multisegmental lateral pilar leiomyoma: An atypical case. Our Dermatol Online. 2021;12(e):e95.
Submission: 06.07.2021; Acceptance: 24.11.2021
DOI: 10.7241/ourd.2021e.95
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Pilar leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle tumor arising from the arrector pili muscle, it is representing 3 to 5% of leiomyoma lesions [1]. Segmental distribution of pilar leiomyoma is common. However, multisegmental distribution is rare [2]. We report an exceptional case presenting unilateral and multisegmental localization in a young man. The treatment can be difficult whene it’s a multiple and painful. Various pharmacological options might include nifedipine, doxazocine, gabapentine, and Topical 9% hyoscine hydrobromide have been used to relieve the pain associated with these tumors [2].
Our case was 24-year-old man. Along 3 years, he presented a multiple pink papules and nodules. Some lesions were slightly pigmented and localized at the level of the right half of the thorax (Fig. 1) and the posterior and anterior of the homolateral arm (Fig. 2). The patient reported intense pain especially during the cold weather stages. The dermoscopy did not show any specific signs except generalized hypopigmentation with a pale and pink appearance in some lesions (Figure 3). The histology confirmed a pilar leiomyoma. The renal ultrasound was unremarkable and the patient was treated by Nifedipine to relieve pain.
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1. Hoyt BS, Tschen JA, Cohen PR. Solitary pilar leiomyoma of the nasal dorsum:case report and literature review. Indian J Dermatol. 2015;1:82–4.
2. Kudligi C, Khaitan BK, Bhagwat PV, Asati DP. Unilateral multi-segmental leiomyomas:A report of rare case. Indian J Dermatol. 2013;58:160.
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