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Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma
Elizabeth Naylor1, Papri Sarkar, Clifford S Perlis
1Department of Dermatology, Rhode Island Hospital, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, USA.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|March 18, 2008
Summary
Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare skin cancer, presents as painful scalp papules. Wide local excision is an effective treatment for this slow-growing malignancy.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma (PCACC) is a rare malignancy.
- First described in 1975, PCACC is characterized by specific histologic features.
Observation:
- This study details two cases of PCACC presenting as painful scalp papules.
- The tumors exhibited characteristic basophilic cells and an adenoid/cribriform pattern.
Findings:
- Histologic examination confirmed PCACC, distinguishing it from metastatic disease.
- Both patients achieved successful treatment outcomes following wide local excision.
Implications:
- Wide local excision is a viable and effective treatment for primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing this rare skin cancer.
