Head and Neck Cylindroma Masquerading as Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Case Report

• Main Authors: Abhilash Konkimalla, Pirabu Sakthivel, Chirom Amit Singh, Rijendra Yogal, Smriti Panda, Meher Chand Sharma
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Nepal Medical Association 2020-08-01
• Series: Journal of Nepal Medical Association
• Subjects: appendageal tumour; cylindroma; head and neck tumour; histopathology; squamous cell carcinoma.
• Online Access: https://www.jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/5067
• ISSN: 0028-2715; 1815-672X

Cylindroma is an uncommon skin appendageal tumor encountered by otorhinolaryngologists in the head and neck. We present a case of a 70-year-old lady who presented with an ulcerative lesion in the pre auricular region. These appendageal tumours can mimic more sinister lesions like squamous cell carcinoma which might warrant overtreatment. This report highlights the importance of harbouring knowledge of these benign tumours in order to provide appropriate management.