Microcystic adnexal carcinoma of the scalp treated with surgical resection along with chemoradiation: A case report and review of the literature

Microcystic adnexal carcinoma (MAC) is an infiltrative rare cutaneous neoplasm for which there are no consensus management guidelines because of the paucity of evidence-based practice; hence, the utility of their management is based only on previously published case reports. We report a case of a sc...

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Published in:Saudi journal of biological sciences 2021-12, Vol.28 (12), p.7117-7124
Main Authors: Al-Wassia, Rolina K., Al-Qathmi, Marwah S.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Microcystic adnexal carcinoma
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Radiotherapy
Skin cancer
Wide local excision
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Summary:Microcystic adnexal carcinoma (MAC) is an infiltrative rare cutaneous neoplasm for which there are no consensus management guidelines because of the paucity of evidence-based practice; hence, the utility of their management is based only on previously published case reports. We report a case of a scalp lesion that was successfully treated using a combination of surgical resection, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.
ISSN:1319-562X
2213-7106
DOI:10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.08.002