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What is the definition of Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst?

Proliferating trichilemmal tumor (PTT) is a benign tumor originating from the hair follicle. Although it is a benign tumor, PTT may be locally aggressive and in very rare cases the tumor may become malignant. In most cases there is only one lesion and occur in elderly women. The tumor is not painful but sometimes they may grow very large and pressure and damage the skin around it resulting in wounds and foul-smelling discharge. About 90% of the cases are on the scalp, but they have also been found on the forehead, nose, back, chest, abdomen, buttocks, elbow, wrist and genitalia.

What are the alternative names for Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst?

Proliferating trichilemmal cyst
Proliferating pilar cyst

Who are the top Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst Local Doctors?

Advanced in Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst

Dr. Stephen M. Stanek

General Surgery

Advanced in Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst

Dr. Stephen M. Stanek

General Surgery

Promedica Central Physicians

5700 Monroe St,

Sylvania, OH

567-585-0005

Experience:

15+ years

Languages Spoken:

English, Spanish

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Stephen Stanek is a General Surgeon in Sylvania, Ohio. Dr. Stanek has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Stanek is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst

Dr. Jason W. Kennard

General Surgery

Experienced in Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst

Dr. Jason W. Kennard

General Surgery

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Physicians Inc

2401 W University Ave,

Muncie, IN

765-747-3111

Languages Spoken:

English

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Jason Kennard is a General Surgeon in Muncie, Indiana. Dr. Kennard and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Kennard is currently accepting new patients.

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Experienced in Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst

Dr. Kyle H. Mueller

General Surgery

Experienced in Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst

Dr. Kyle H. Mueller

General Surgery

Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

251 E Huron St,

Chicago, IL

Languages Spoken:

English

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Kyle Mueller is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mueller and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Mueller is currently accepting new patients.