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Piloleiomyoma with segmental distribution - Case report* * Study performed at Centro de Dermatologia Dona Libânia (CDDL) - Fortaleza (CE), Brazil.

Abstract

Piloleiomyoma is an uncommon benign neoplasm arising from the erector pilorum muscle. It presents as reddish-brown papules or nodules, in general located on the limbs or trunk, often painful. The present paper describes a case of piloleiomyoma with segmental distribution on left trunk, with an important expression of pain.

Keywords:
Dermis; Leiomyoma; Skin; Skin neoplasms

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