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Guillermo Roa Alvarez1,2, Mario Shuchleib Cukiert3, Evelyn I Figueroa Saavedra3
1Research Unit of Metabolic Diseases, Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City, MEX.
Multiple periocular eccrine hidrocystomas, benign sweat gland tumors, can mimic malignant lesions. Accurate histopathology is crucial for correct diagnosis and to avoid unnecessary treatments for these eyelid cysts.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Ophthalmology
- Pathology
Background:
- Hidrocystomas are benign cystic tumors originating from sweat glands (eccrine or apocrine).
- They commonly affect the periocular region, presenting a diagnostic challenge due to resemblance to other adnexal lesions.
- Misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary aggressive interventions.
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