The Curious Incidence of Mucinous Adenocarcinoma Masquerading as Perianal Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the terminal follicular epithelium within the apocrine skin glands. When these lesions develop in the genital and perianal regions, there is a potential risk of progression to squamous cell carcin...

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Published in:Cureus 2024, Vol.16 (4), p.e57585-e57585
Main Authors: Nasir, Hafiz, Mohammad Azmi, Nabil, Dualim, Diana Melissa, Azman, Zairul Azwan, Abdul Rahman, Nur Afdzillah
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also known as acne inversa, is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the terminal follicular epithelium within the apocrine skin glands. When these lesions develop in the genital and perianal regions, there is a potential risk of progression to squamous cell carcinoma or mucinous adenocarcinoma. The tumor may appear in the perianal area, perineum, or buttocks. Here, we present a rare case of long-standing perianal HS with associated fistula-related mucinous adenocarcinoma and the challenges we faced in managing this condition.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.57585