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Eruptive syringomas.
Hassan H Seirafi1, Maryam Akhyani, Zahra S Naraghi
1Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
Dermatology Online Journal
|September 10, 2005
Summary
This study details a rare case of eruptive syringomas in an 18-year-old male, presenting unusually on the trunk and extremities. Pulsed dye laser treatment proved ineffective for these inflammatory lesions.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Histopathology
Background:
- Syringomas are benign adnexal tumors originating from eccrine sweat ducts.
- Typically, they appear as small, flesh-colored papules on the lower eyelids.
Observation:
- An 18-year-old male presented with a rare, widespread eruption of syringomas.
- Lesions were distributed across the trunk and extremities, notably in a linear pattern on the arms and forearms.
- Histopathology revealed eccrine syringoma with perivascular and periductal lymphocytic infiltration.
Findings:
- The case represents an unusual presentation of eruptive syringomas with inflammatory features.
- Biopsy confirmed eccrine syringoma with significant lymphocytic infiltration.
Implications:
- This case highlights the diverse clinical presentations of syringomas.
- Standard pulsed dye laser therapy was ineffective for these inflammatory eruptive syringomas.
- Further research may be needed to explore effective treatments for inflammatory variants.