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Chondroid syringoma.

N A Nasser1, S M Dodd

  • 1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King's College Hospital, University of London, Denmark Hill, UK.

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|August 1, 1987
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A painless, fast-growing cheek lump was identified as a benign chondroid syringoma, a tumor of skin appendages. Surgical excision successfully removed this rare skin appendage tumor.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatopathology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Benign Neoplasms

Background:

  • Chondroid syringomas are rare, benign tumors originating from skin appendages, often presenting as slow-growing subcutaneous nodules.
  • While typically occurring on the head and neck, their rapid growth presentation is less common.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with a rapidly enlarging, painless mass in the cheek region.
  • Clinical examination revealed a distinct lump without associated pain or tenderness.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination of the excised mass confirmed the diagnosis of chondroid syringoma.
  • Microscopic features were consistent with a benign neoplasm of skin adnexa, specifically sweat gland origin.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights the importance of considering chondroid syringoma in the differential diagnosis of rapidly growing cheek masses.
  • Complete surgical excision is the standard treatment for symptomatic or cosmetically concerning chondroid syringomas.
  • Further research into the specific factors influencing the growth rate of chondroid syringomas may be warranted.