# A Large Pilar Sheath Acanthoma of the Cheek Successfully Treated With Surgical Excision

## TL;DR

A large skin lesion on a patient's cheek was successfully removed and diagnosed as a pilar sheath acanthoma.

## Contribution

This report highlights a rare case of a large pilar sheath acanthoma successfully treated with surgery.

## Key findings

- Surgical excision confirmed the diagnosis of a large pilar sheath acanthoma.
- The patient experienced symptomatic relief after the procedure.

## Abstract

This case report describes an atypically large pilar sheath acanthoma (PSA) presenting on a patient's cheek. Due to the bothersome nature of the lesion, the patient underwent surgical excision, with subsequent histopathological analysis confirming the diagnosis of an unusually large PSA. In addition to a definitive diagnosis, surgical excision provided symptomatic relief for the patient.