Numerous large nodules on scalp
The Journal of Family Practice. 2021 May;70(4):201-203 | 10.12788/jfp.0187
May 13, 2021|The Journal of Family Practice
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The patient told us that his father had “cysts” on his body, too. This familial connection provided a clue to the diagnosis.
Excision is effective
Excision is the treatment of choice for both proliferating and nonproliferating PCs.5 The local recurrence rate of proliferating PCs is 3.7% with a rare likelihood of transformation to trichilemmal carcinoma.6
Our patient continues to be followed in clinic for monitoring and periodic excision of bothersome cysts.
