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Chondroid Syringoma.

Rebecca A Sundling¹, Eric So¹, Daniel B Logan¹

¹Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

Foot & Ankle Specialist

|September 3, 2016

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Chondroid syringoma, a rare sweat gland tumor, can occur on the foot. Early recognition and surgical resection are key for managing this benign or malignant neoplasm.

Keywords:

benign chondroid syringoma foot and ankle malignant soft tissue mass

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Area of Science:

Dermatology
Surgical Oncology
Pathology

Background:

Chondroid syringoma is a rare cutaneous neoplasm originating from sweat glands.
Both benign and malignant variants of chondroid syringoma have been documented.
This tumor commonly presents as a painless, solid nodule.

Observation:

A case of chondroid syringoma located on the foot of a healthy individual is reported.
The patient presented with a painless, solid nodule on the lower extremity.
Histopathologic examination was crucial for definitive diagnosis.

Findings:

The histopathologic findings confirmed the diagnosis of chondroid syringoma.
Wide surgical resection was performed as the treatment modality.
The patient had a favorable outcome following treatment.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering chondroid syringoma in the differential diagnosis of lower extremity nodules.
Awareness among surgeons is crucial for timely diagnosis and appropriate management of this rare tumor.
Prompt surgical intervention can lead to successful treatment and patient recovery.