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Solitary eccrine syringofibroadenoma--Case Report.
Caroline Bertolini Bottino1, Tais Ferreira Guimarães1, Flávio Rezende Gomes1
1Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, BR.
Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia
|August 28, 2015
Summary
Eccrine syringofibroadenoma (ESFA) is a rare benign skin tumor typically presenting as a nodule on the extremities. Surgical excision is the primary treatment for this eccrine gland neoplasm.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Eccrine syringofibroadenoma (ESFA) is a rare benign neoplasm originating from the acrosyringium of eccrine sweat glands.
- It commonly appears as a solitary nodule on the extremities of older individuals, though papules, nodules, and plaques are also observed.
Observation:
- The clinical presentation of ESFA is nonspecific, often necessitating differential diagnosis with malignant neoplasms.
- This report details a case illustrating a typical presentation of solitary ESFA.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination reveals characteristic findings for ESFA.
- The case presented demonstrated a solitary nodule on an extremity.
Implications:
- Accurate histopathological diagnosis is crucial for distinguishing ESFA from malignant tumors.
- Surgical excision is confirmed as the primary and effective treatment modality for ESFA, with successful outcomes reported.
