A case of axillar syringomas

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Oncology
• Pathology

Background:

• Syringoma is a frequent benign neoplasm originating from sweat ducts.
• Typically presents as papules around the periorbital region.
• Atypical locations, including the axilla, have been documented but are rare.

Observation:

• A 24-year-old woman presented with grouped yellow-brownish papules.
• The lesions were exclusively located in both axillae.
• This presentation is unusual, as syringomas are rarely confined to this specific anatomical site.

Findings:

• Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of syringoma.
• The clinical presentation of axillary papules was consistent with syringoma.
• This case represents the first reported instance of syringoma limited to the axilla in Korea.

Implications:

• Highlights the importance of considering syringoma in the differential diagnosis of axillary papules.
• Expands the known spectrum of clinical presentations for syringoma.
• Suggests that dermatologists should be aware of potential atypical localizations of this common benign neoplasm.