A Congenital Subcutaneous Tumour of the Scalp in a Child: A Quiz

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A congenital, asymptomatic, gradually enlarging subcutaneous mass on the occipital scalp of a child presents as a well-circumscribed, freely movable benign tumor that can be managed with complete surgical excision. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Haruka Mukai; Yuto Yamamura; Kazuyasu Fujii; Shunya Usui; Atsushi Otsuka

doi:10.2340/actadv.v106.adv-2026-0401

July 1, 2026Acta Dermato VenereologicaOpen Access

A Congenital Subcutaneous Tumour of the Scalp in a Child: A Quiz

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To describe a rare congenital subcutaneous tumour observed in a child and its clinical assessment.
Physical examination revealed a 4 cm benign subcutaneous mass on the occipital scalp.
Complete surgical excision was performed under general anesthesia.
The tumour was well-circumscribed and elastic-soft without signs of inflammation.
No associated symptoms were reported, indicating a benign nature of the lesion.

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A clinical case discusses a benign subcutaneous tumour in a girl, implying a need for careful examination.

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