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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

|January 11, 2011

Summary

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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.

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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.