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Inês Sousa1, João Nobre2, Paulo Clara2
1General Surgery, Local Health Unit of the Region of Leiria (Unidade Local de Saúde da Região de Leiria), Leiria, PRT.
Cureus
|November 26, 2025
Summary
Eccrine porocarcinoma, a rare skin cancer, can present unusually, like an umbilical mass. Early diagnosis and surgical removal led to a successful outcome in this elderly patient.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Eccrine porocarcinoma is a rare, aggressive skin neoplasm.
- Typically affects elderly patients, often on the head, neck, or limbs.
- Umbilical location is exceptionally rare.
