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  • This case report discusses a large pilar sheath acanthoma (PSA) found on a patient's cheek.
  • The patient chose to have the lesion surgically removed due to discomfort.
  • After surgery, the histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis and the patient experienced relief from symptoms.

Article Abstract

This case report describes an atypically large pilar sheath acanthoma (PSA) presenting on a patient's cheek. Due to the bothersome nature of the lesion, the patient underwent surgical excision, with subsequent histopathological analysis confirming the diagnosis of an unusually large PSA. In addition to a definitive diagnosis, surgical excision provided symptomatic relief for the patient.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11246760PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.62364DOI Listing

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