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[A boy with small lumps on his shoulder].

Lizelotte J M T Parren¹, J P A Han van Pelt

¹Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum, afd. Dermatologie, Maastricht, the Netherlands. ljmt.parren@mumc.nl

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde

|August 12, 2010

Summary

A 17-year-old boy was diagnosed with syringocystadenoma papilliferum, a rare skin tumor, presenting as small papules on his shoulder. This case highlights the importance of accurate dermatological diagnosis for benign adnexal neoplasms.

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Oncology
Histopathology

Background:

Syringocystadenoma papilliferum (SCAP) is a rare, benign adnexal tumor.
These tumors typically arise from apocrine or sebaceous glands.

Observation:

A 17-year-old male presented with asymptomatic, small papules.
The lesions were located on the right shoulder.

Findings:

Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of syringocystadenoma papilliferum.
The tumor exhibited characteristic papillary projections into cystic spaces.

Implications:

Early and accurate diagnosis of SCAP is crucial for appropriate management.
This case underscores the diverse clinical presentations of benign skin neoplasms in adolescents.

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