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Periungual eccrine porocarcinoma
J van Gorp1, S C van der Putte
1Department of Pathology, University Hospital, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 1, 1993
Summary
This report details an eccrine porocarcinoma, a rare skin cancer, found in a man's finger. The tumor infiltrated bone, highlighting the need to consider this diagnosis for nail-related cancers.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Eccrine porocarcinoma is a rare malignant adnexal tumor originating from the distal sweat duct (eccrine duct).
- Periungual malignancies, cancers arising around the fingernails or toenails, can present with diverse clinical features.
Observation:
- A case of eccrine porocarcinoma arising in the lateral nailfold of the third finger of the right hand in a 77-year-old male patient is presented.
- The tumor exhibited aggressive infiltrative growth extending into the bone of the distal phalanx.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of eccrine porocarcinoma.
- The tumor's invasive nature into the underlying bone was a significant finding.
Implications:
- Eccrine porocarcinoma should be included in the differential diagnosis for suspicious lesions in the periungual region.
- Early recognition and diagnosis are crucial for effective management of periungual malignancies.