An unusual presentation of a nodular hidradenoma: A case report and review of the literature

Nodular hidradenoma is a rare benign adnexal tumor. It is most frequently encountered in the head and neck region, trunk, and extremities. This tumor exhibits a high recurrence rate, and an association with malignancy.Many names have been used to describe this pathology.We report the case of a nodul...

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Published in:Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) 2021, Vol.61, p.61-63
Main Authors: Bijou, Walid, Laababsi, Rabii, Oukessou, Youssef, Rouadi, Sami, Abada, Reda, Roubal, Mohammed, Mahtar, Mohammed
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Nodular hidradenoma is a rare benign adnexal tumor. It is most frequently encountered in the head and neck region, trunk, and extremities. This tumor exhibits a high recurrence rate, and an association with malignancy.Many names have been used to describe this pathology.We report the case of a nodular hidradenoma in a 30-year-old moroccan woman who presented with a 2-year history of a swelling in her right preauricular region. Histological examination revealed the typical appearance of a nodular hidradenoma. The tumor was excised and one year after the initial presentation, there was no sign of recurrence. We emphasize the importance of wide surgical excision with appropriate margins to prevent local recurrence. A close follow up of the patients is recommended.
ISSN:2049-0801
2049-0801
DOI:10.1016/j.amsu.2020.11.050