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7774492

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1995-7-11
pubmed:abstractText
We report our cytologic findings and clinical correlations in benign (N = 2) and malignant (N = 16) subcutaneous masses of the scalp (N = 15) and forehead (N = 3), studied by fine-needle aspiration (FNA). Diagnoses were divided in 3 groups: (1) Scalp plasmacytoma (as a manifestation of multiple myeloma) (6 cases) was the most frequent diagnosis. In one patient it was the presenting manifestation of the disease. (2) Miscellaneous malignancies included 8 carcinomas, 1 melanoma, and 1 malignant lymphoma. The scalp or forehead mass was the initial presentation and FNA was the initial diagnostic approach in five patients. (3) A single case each of pilar-type keratinous cyst and hematoma were the only benign masses encountered. In conclusion, a significant number of subcutaneous masses of the scalp or forehead represent metastatic or systemic malignancies, and they may be the initial manifestation of the disease. Rapid and accurate diagnosis by FNA provides guidelines for appropriate therapy, especially in those patients who present with advanced disease.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
8755-1039
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
12
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
131-4
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1995
pubmed:articleTitle
Subcutaneous masses of the scalp and forehead: diagnosis by fine-needle aspiration.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Pathology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article