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Perianal Eccrine Syringofibroadenoma.
Atul Madhusudan Dongre1, Vivek Vilas Nikam1, Hari Shivaram Pathave1
1Department of Dermatology, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Indian Journal of Dermatology
|October 6, 2017
Summary
Eccrine syringofibroadenoma (ESFA) is a rare skin tumor. This report details a unique case of reactive ESFA occurring in the perianal region of a young adult male.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Eccrine syringofibroadenoma (ESFA) is an uncommon benign adnexal neoplasm originating from eccrine ducts.
- ESFA typically presents as nodular lesions, often on the extremities of middle-aged to elderly individuals.
- Histopathological features include uniform cuboidal cells in cords and strands within a fibrovascular stroma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of reactive Eccrine Syringofibroadenoma.
- To highlight an unusual presentation of ESFA in the perianal region.
- To discuss the clinical and histopathological characteristics of this specific case.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Clinical examination and patient history.
- Histopathological analysis of the lesion.
Main Results:
- A 31-year-old male presented with a perianal lesion.
- The lesion exhibited features consistent with reactive Eccrine Syringofibroadenoma.
- The presentation in a young patient and the perianal location are atypical for ESFA.
Conclusions:
- This case expands the known clinical spectrum and locations for Eccrine Syringofibroadenoma.
- Reactive ESFA can occur in younger individuals and in unusual anatomical sites.
- Further investigation into potential reactive stimuli for ESFA is warranted.
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