Poromas of the head and neck - 02/09/11
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Background: The "eccrine" poroma is a benign neoplasm previously thought to originate from the eccrine sweat gland. Early studies suggested that these were primarily lesions of the hairless acral surfaces. Objective: This article reports the clinical and histologic findings of 10 cases of poroma of the head and neck area. Methods: The clinical and histologic findings of 10 cases of poroma of the head and neck area are compared with 10 poromas occurring on the extremities. Results: Some poromas demonstrated evidence for apocrine origin. Unlike poromas found on the extremities, head and neck poromas were usually asymptomatic and were never correctly diagnosed clinically. Although 9 of 10 poromas on the extremities occurred in male patients, the head and neck poromas showed no gender predilection. Conclusion: Clinicians should be aware that poromas can occur in the head and neck area and may be of apocrine origin. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2001;44:48-52.)
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J Am Acad Dezrmatol 2001;44:48-52. |
Vol 44 - N° 1
P. 48-52 - janvier 2001 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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