Piloleiomyoma mistaken for postacne scarring
Stone, J.A.; Morrison, A.L.
Cutis 73(5): 335-337
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162 PMID: 15186049 Document Number: 580602
Piloleiomyomas are benign, smooth muscle neoplasms arising from the arrectores pilorum muscles in the skin. They differ in size and number and are often cold and painful or sensitive to touch. Piloleiomyomas, though not exceedingly rare, may not be expected in the differential diagnosis for multiple skin nodules. We present a case of a piloleiomyoma that was initially diagnosed as postacne scarring.