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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?
Nicholas J. Draeger
Experienced in Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst
Dr. Nicholas J. Draeger
General Surgery
Experienced in Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst
Dr. Nicholas J. Draeger
General Surgery

Aurora Surgery

3400 Union Ave 3rd Fl, 
Sheboygan, WI 
920-828-2700
Languages Spoken:
English
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Nicholas Draeger is a General Surgeon in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Dr. Draeger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Esophagitis, Gastrectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Mark R. Wendling
Experienced in Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst
Dr. Mark R. Wendling
General Surgery
Experienced in Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst
Dr. Mark R. Wendling
General Surgery

Aurora Surgery

6609 W Greenfield Ave, 
West Allis, WI 
414-257-8500
Experience:
17+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Mark Wendling is a General Surgeon in West Allis, Wisconsin. Dr. Wendling has been practicing medicine for over 17 years 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, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Donald Grande
Dermatology
Distinguished in Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst
Dr. Donald Grande
Dermatology

Mystic Valley Dermatology Associates PC

92 Montvale Ave Ste 3000, 
Stoneham, MA 
781-438-6350
Languages Spoken:
English
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Donald Grande is a Dermatologist in Stoneham, Massachusetts. Dr. Grande is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst, Basal Cell Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center