A Case of Porocarcinoma From Pre‐existing Hidroacanthoma Simplex: Need of Early Excision for Hidroacanthoma Simplex?

Background. Hidroacanthoma simplex (HAS) is an uncommon eccrine neoplasm of the skin. It is a benign neoplasm, but some cases of malignant change were reported in the literature. Objective. To describe a rare case of porocarcinoma in a relatively short period from pre‐existing HAS on the abdomen. Me...

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Published in:Dermatologic surgery 2003-07, Vol.29 (7), p.772-774
Main Authors: Lee, Jae‐Bong, Oh, Chang‐Keun, Jang, Ho‐Sun, Kim, Mun‐Bum, Jang, Bong‐Seok, Kwon, Kyung‐Sool
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Acrospiroma - pathology
Acrospiroma - surgery
Adenoma, Sweat Gland - pathology
Adenoma, Sweat Gland - surgery
Aged
Cell Transformation, Neoplastic - pathology
Humans
Male
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial - pathology
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial - surgery
Sweat Gland Neoplasms - pathology
Sweat Gland Neoplasms - surgery
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Summary:Background. Hidroacanthoma simplex (HAS) is an uncommon eccrine neoplasm of the skin. It is a benign neoplasm, but some cases of malignant change were reported in the literature. Objective. To describe a rare case of porocarcinoma in a relatively short period from pre‐existing HAS on the abdomen. Methods. Wide local excision was performed on this neoplasm. Results. There was no recurrence for 72 months after wide excision. Conclusion. We recommend an early excision and careful attention in the case of HAS because of its potential malignant change.
ISSN:1076-0512
1524-4725
DOI:10.1046/j.1524-4725.2003.29195.x