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Microscopic Cyst Resection for the Treatment of Patients Diagnosed with Epididymal Cyst

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Multiple apocrine hidrocystomas: a case report.

D Vani¹, Dayananda T R, Shashidhar H B

¹Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, T K Layout , Mysore-570009, Karnataka, India .

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|March 2, 2013

Summary

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Multiple apocrine hidrocystomas, benign sweat gland tumors, can affect the eyelids and malar regions. These rare cystic lesions are distinct from eccrine hidrocystomas, especially in periorbital occurrence.

Keywords:

Apocrine hidrocystoma Eyelids Malar area

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Microscopic Cyst Resection for the Treatment of Patients Diagnosed with Epididymal Cyst

Microscopic Cyst Resection for the Treatment of Patients Diagnosed with Epididymal Cyst

Published on: March 31, 2023

Area of Science:

Dermatology
Oncology
Ophthalmology

Background:

Hidrocystomas are rare benign tumors originating from sweat glands.
Apocrine hidrocystomas are a specific type, often presenting as cystic lesions.
Periorbital involvement is less common for apocrine compared to eccrine types.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a clinical case of multiple apocrine hidrocystomas.
To describe the presentation of these lesions on the eyelids and malar regions.
To highlight the differential occurrence in the periorbital area.

Main Methods:

Clinical case presentation.
Dermatological examination.
Review of relevant literature.

Main Results:

A patient presented with multiple apocrine hidrocystomas.
Lesions were observed on both upper and lower eyelids.
Affected areas also included both malar regions.

Conclusions:

Multiple apocrine hidrocystomas can occur on the face, including eyelids and cheeks.
The presentation emphasizes the possibility of extensive involvement.
Apocrine hidrocystomas show a different predilection for the periorbital region compared to eccrine hidrocystomas.