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Syringomas on the buttocks: case report
Michelle L Jackson1, Elan Newman, Fern Nelson
1University of California, San Diego, USA. mlucerojackson@gmail.com
Cutis
|January 11, 2011
Summary
This case study highlights an unusual presentation of multiple syringomas, a type of benign skin tumor, in a 62-year-old man. The extensive duration and widespread distribution of these eccrine ductal neoplasms are noteworthy.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Syringomas are benign neoplasms originating from eccrine sweat ducts.
- Typically observed in females, they commonly appear on the face and trunk.
- Rarely reported on the buttocks, their occurrence in this location is atypical.
Observation:
- A 62-year-old male patient presented with multiple, asymptomatic lesions.
- Lesions had been present for 40 years.
- Distribution included the buttocks, upper anterior thighs, groin, malar cheeks, and periorbital areas.
Findings:
- The patient exhibited a rare and extensive presentation of syringomas.
- The widespread distribution and long duration of lesions are unique compared to existing literature.
- Histopathological confirmation of eccrine ductal origin was established.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of syringoma presentation.
- Highlights the importance of considering atypical locations and long-standing lesions in dermatological diagnosis.
- Contributes to understanding the variable clinical behavior of benign adnexal neoplasms.
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