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[Generalized eruptive syringoma: case report].

Cristiana Silveira Silva¹, Murilo Barreto Souza, Kelma Assis Sandes Lima

¹Departamento de Dermatologia da Faculdade de Medicina da FTC, Salvador-BA, Brazil. silveira.cristiana@gmail.com

Dermatology Online Journal

|April 2, 2009

Summary

Generalized eruptive syringoma is a rare variant of benign skin tumors. This case report details a 26-year-old woman with widespread papules, highlighting this uncommon condition.

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Background:

Syringomas are benign adnexal tumors originating from eccrine sweat ducts.
Typically presenting as small, skin-colored papules on the lower eyelids.

Observation:

Eruptive syringomas represent an uncommon clinical variant.
Generalized eruptive syringoma, with widespread involvement, is exceptionally rare.

Findings:

This paper presents a case of generalized eruptive syringoma in a 26-year-old woman.
The patient displayed multiple, asymptomatic, eruptive papules symmetrically distributed across her face, scalp, trunk, and extremities.

Implications:

This case contributes to the limited literature on generalized eruptive syringoma.
Further research may elucidate the specific pathogenesis and potential treatment strategies for this rare condition.

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