Seborrheic Keratosis on the Palm. Or is it Not?

Observation: Eccrine poroma (EP) often presents as a reddish nodule with a predilection for the distal extremities. This report describes a lesion with clinical and dermoscopic findings classical of seborrheic keratosis. However, histopathological examination revealed an alternative diagnosis of pig...

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Published in:Journal of the Turkish Academy of Dermatology 2016-12, Vol.10 (4)
Main Authors: Liau MeiQi May, Yang, Shiyao Sam, Huang, Jing Xiang, Aw Chen Wee Derrick
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Observation: Eccrine poroma (EP) often presents as a reddish nodule with a predilection for the distal extremities. This report describes a lesion with clinical and dermoscopic findings classical of seborrheic keratosis. However, histopathological examination revealed an alternative diagnosis of pigmented eccrine poroma on the palm, a rare variant of EP in a highly unusual location.
ISSN:1307-394X
DOI:10.6003/jtad.16104c3